About Mark Noce

Mark Noce writes historical fiction with a passion, and eagerly reads everything from fantasy to literature. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has been an avid traveler and backpacker, particularly in Europe and North America.

He earned his BA and MA from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, where he also met his wife. By day he works as a technical writer, having spent much of his career at companies including Google and Facebook.

In addition to novels, Mark writes short fiction online — some of it magical realism, some of it much closer to detective noir. His novels are built on primary sources alongside the myths and legends of the Dark Ages: the characters and some place names are invented, but the landscape, the historical detail, and the saga of the Welsh people are very real.

When he isn't reading or writing, he's probably listening to U2, sailing his dad's boat, or gardening with his family.