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About the Author

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., shares insights from his journey in education and life and stuff.

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., was born on the deck of the Titanic in the middle of a hurricane. Some other stuff happened. He began his writing career in 2021, writing blog posts about work culture for his new business, WorkPlay Solutions.

No one read those stories.

So for fun, he wrote the random nonsense and tomfoolery that passed through his mind on a regular basis.

The Beginning
To His Surprise

People loved those stories.

In 2024, he collected those stories and published an anthology of humor and satire called FUN Lies. The sequel, FUN Lies Again, was published in 2025, after the ghost of Abraham Lincoln appeared to him in a dream.

Lincoln was not wearing pants.

FAQs

Who is Mark?

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., has the playfulness of a child, walking around in the body of an adult with bad knees. He hopes you pity laugh at his stories, especially the ones that aren't funny.

What is his superpower?

Beard growing and shennigans.

What does M.Ed. mean?

M.Ed. stands for Master of Education. Or miraculous erectile dysfunction.

What is his mortal weakness?

Donut holes.

How do you pronounce his last name?

Sir - ROW - vic. If you ever meet him in person, he'll show you the hand motions.

M: Mischievous

A: Authentic

R: Redeemed

K: Kan’t Spell

S: Seriously? Am I going to do my last name too?

U: Under no circumstances would that be a good idea.

R: Run away now.

O: Oh my goodness, this bit was funnier in my head.

V: Velocity is key to your escape.

I: If you are pulled over for speeding, tell the police officer you are friends with me. It won’t help.

E: Expect me to eat your leftover Halloween candy.

C: Completed Acronym. Check!

Is there an acronym of Mark's name with personality traits
"I read everything he ever writes. His words are like if the Bible and the Magna Carta had a baby."

- Mark's mom (not pictured)

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A warm, inviting desk with a notebook, pen, and a steaming cup of coffee beside a softly lit window.