The author Mark Andrew Kirk is the son of  Roger & Janet Kirk (nee Sheppard) and grandson of  Ronald Wootton Sheppard and Mona (nee Hallam).  He was born in Leicestershire, Kirby Muxloe to be precise. Brought up in Wymeswold, living at Jubilee Cottages (2 Clay Street) which had been built by his Great Grandfather Joseph Wootton.  He had a easy and stress free life growing up in Wymeswold, he then married Dawn in 1996.

He has a thirst for Family History, both on his father's side and mothers, producing web sites and publications on the subject, 'Ray's War' & 'Loyal To The End - Alfred Kirk's POW Story' are both held at Loughbough Library.  As well as Family History he also is a fan of old soul, attending local & national Northern Soul events and following the ups and downs of the local football club Leicester City.

In the day he works as a Network Engineer at Park Place Technologies, looking after the IT of companies around the world, by night he's just the imbecile who cannot even load the dishwasher properly !