Mark Walker is a freelance writer and author who has published fiction and non-fiction works on Latin, ancient history as well as music and movies. He holds a Degree in Philosophy from Durham University, and is studying for an MA in Classics with Lampeter University. He has written three popular Latin books (all published by The History Press): Annus Horribilis: Latin for Everyday Life (2007), Annus Mirabilis: More Latin for Everyday Life (2009) and Britannica Latina: 2,000 Years of British Latin (2009).
In 2004, Mark set up Pineapple Publications to publish his first novel Amida. In 2006 Pineapple Publications published Mark's textbook for adult Latin students, Latin for Everyday Life -- the book that subsequently became Annus Horribilis. Mark gained his own Latin qualifications as an adult, an experience which inspired him to create his own bespoke Latin course specifically for adult learners. He currently teaches that course, Latin for Everyday Life, via Buckinghamshire’s Adult Education programme.
During his previous career in publishing and journalism, Mark wrote, edited and contributed to many books, magazines, newspapers and internet sites. He was the editor of the Gramophone Film Music and Musicals Good CD Guides, and continues to write about music at every opportunity: recent commissions include concert notes from the Halle Orchestra, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.
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