Born and raised in scenic Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Mark A. Mihalko got his first taste of darkness and the unexplained in the Appalachian Mountains, listening to the folklore from generations of pioneers. These legends and lore hit close to home and opened his mind to the unseen world that exists. In conquering these possibilities, he has found his inner self and an outlet for his writing.

In May 2007, Mark completed “Walking Before Dawn” ($12.95 - Publish America – ISBN 1424176816), where he explores the worlds of the unexplained and darkness in his own poetic manner, venturing into the abyss that continues to haunt his soul. Through those words and his muse, he has discovered the secret to unlocking the brooding and desolate demons he harbors.

These same ideals led him to work on non-fiction and fictional items dealing with darkness, despair, and the unexplained. Mark A. Mihalko has had articles and stories published in “Mysteries”, “FATE”, “Haunted Times”, “Horrotica”, and “Revenant Magazines” and has been lucky enough to be the focus of the ‘Poet of the Hours’ for “The Graveyard Press”, the official webzine of the Vampire Nation.

You will find Mark’s intriguing poetry in the upcoming premiere issue of The Ashen Eye. In the mean time, here’s another one of his poems, titled Torment, for you to enjoy.

Mark can also be found on MySpace. To visit his page and add him to your friends, please click here.

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