Werkema, Mark A. 1965-
WERKEMA, Mark A. 1965-
PERSONAL: Born August 9, 1965, in Orange City, IA; son of Gordon R. and Jacklyn N. (Brumels) Werkema; married Christine Molree, December 22, 1990; children: Ashley, Chloe. Education: Malone College, B.A., 1987. Religion: Presbyterian. Hobbies and other interests: Travel, flying, reading, skeet and sporting clay shooting, running, college football.
ADDRESSES: Home—P.O. Box 37, Granger, IN 46530-0037. Agent—Catlin Hale, Cat Design Talent Division, 11915 River Dr., Michawaka, IN 46565. E-mail—[email protected].
CAREER: Delta Air Lines, Atlanta, GA, airline pilot and first officer, 1997—. Military service: Michigan Air National Guard, navigator with 171st Fighter Interceptor Squadron, 1986-90.
WRITINGS:
On Fulcrum's Wings (novel), iUniverse/Writer's Club Press, 2000.
Contributor to magazines and newspapers.
WORK IN PROGRESS: Aviation and sports fiction.
SIDELIGHTS: Mark A. Werkema told CA: "My primary motivation for writing is personal expression, the challenge of producing 'good writing' and relating the experiences of flying to the reader. I want to provide insightful, realistic views through the power of a well-told story. My inspiration comes from personal experiences in my aviation career and from an affection for aviation history, flying subjects, and aeronautical topics."