Born on the South side of Chicago, Marv Anthony Hines is an avid reader of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and True Crime stories. A graduate of Austin Career Education Center at 22, he is a self-taught writer; taking inspiration from his affinity for films of every genre, symphonic metal music, and role-playing video games. Driven by a passion for creating worlds and characters, he created the world of Xistence. When not writing, his time is spent cultivating his world for the Xistence Saga, enjoying professional wrestling and video games, and building connections in Northwest Arkansas. He is also the owner of The Mark Literary LLC and the host of the Questioned Ones Podcast.

More information about Marv’s work is available at www.themarklit.com.