Burdekin Life newspaper journalist and celebrated author, Mark T. Rasmussen, wowed a packed Home Hill Chamber of Commerce meeting last Wednesday at the Home Hill Community Sporting Club, as he discussed his award-winning novel, The Journey, and his own life story.
The first meeting of the year for the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce proved to be a popular one, with the full house of attendees treated to a special night to hear about Mark’s novel, his writing, as well as his own journey, which included hearing highlights of his many adventurous travels.
During the night, Mark mentioned that he had visited about 60 countries across six continents, while living in eight major cities around the world: Melbourne, London; Edinburgh; Auckland; Rio de Janeiro; Sydney; L.A; and Toronto, with Rio his favourite.
The audience got to listen in to Mark’s writing process, where he discussed the National Novel Writing Month challenge he undertook in late 2016, which resulted in the 50,000 first draft for his novel, as well as hearing some of his more personal stories.
At the end of his vibrant, honest, and captivating talk, several of the audience waited in line as Mark wrote personal inscriptions for each before selling-out of his popular book on the night.
“Being new-ish here, I never expected such a showing let alone the support I did. It was an honour to speak, and to sell out of my books was an unexpected bonus,” an excited Mark said.
“Huge thanks to Rob Antoniazzi, and the rest of the Home Hill Chamber of Commerce for inviting me. I had fun,” Mark proclaimed.
Award-winning author (and Burdekin Life journalist), Mark T. Rasmussen, stands with his novel The Journey and book poster, after enrapturing a full house of attendees. Photo credit: Rachael Smith
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