Mark A. Rayner

Mark A. Rayner is a Canadian author known for his work in science fiction, satire, and humor.3 He is based in London, Ontario, and is the founder of Monkeyjoy Press, which serves as his personal imprint.12

Literary Career

Rayner is an award-winning writer of satirical and speculative fiction.5 His novels published under Monkeyjoy Press include:

• "Alpha Max" (2021)
• "The Fatness" (2017) - Winner of a 2018 IPBA Benjamin Franklin award for Best Humor (silver)2
• "The Fridgularity" (2012)6

His writing often explores themes related to science fiction, dark humor, and speculative fiction.4

Professional Background

Mark A. Rayner is associated with The University of Western Ontario, as indicated by his LinkedIn profile.4 He describes himself as a published author of fiction, including novels, short stories, and plays. In addition to his writing skills, he also possesses web-related abilities, particularly in digital content creation.4

Online Presence

Rayner maintains an active online presence. His LinkedIn username is indeed markarayner, as mentioned in the query.4 He is also a member of The Writers' Union of Canada.5

Personal Characteristics

Rayner describes himself in a playful manner as "Human-shaped, simian-obsessed, robot-fighting, pirate-hearted, storytelling junkie".7 This self-description aligns with his reputation for humor and satire in his writing.

Mark A. Rayner began publishing work of genre interest in 1999 with a story titled "Any Port in a Storm" for Parsec magazine.8 Since then, he has established himself as a notable figure in the Canadian speculative fiction scene, particularly known for his satirical works published through his own Monkeyjoy Press.