Mark Daynes was born in the East coast fishing port of Grimsby, UK. Besides writing poetry, he is a singer-songwriter & his interests include art, photography, cinema & travel. He has worked as a musician, event security worker, postman, & charity volunteer. He currently lives in Salford, Greater Manchester. Mark is also promoting his mother's writings - J B Daynes - via this page. J B Daynes lives in the East coast fishing port of Grimsby, UK, with her husband Malcolm. They are both retired. She has three children - one son, Mark, two daughters, Kelly & Jody, and grandchildren. She classifies her interests as writing (stories, poems and songs), painting (watercolours) and following world / local news. She has currently written two collections, following 'La Casa' with a childhood themed collection, to be released soon as a second book.