Mark Woodley grew up with six siblings, his twin brother and he were always seeking the next adventure. In his teens, Mark discovered fantasy adventure novels and could always be found with his nose buried in the latest paperback. His love of words made him a keen Scrabble player, not that there were too many opponents willing to take him on.

A carpenter, specialising in mould making, by day and author of Spoony and the Lost Hammer of Darkerden by night, Mark is now writing more adventures of Spoony and the backstories of three of the main characters.