Mark Golding

Mark Golding is an Assistant Vice Principal at a Liverpool secondary school and award-winning author based in the North West of England. A law graduate, he began his career in the corporate world before moving into education. 

A serial entrepreneur, he founded his first venture, a record label, with two friends in Milton Keynes at the age of seventeen, which went on to be featured on television and radio, and later launched an online directory platform for teachers and trainers. 

He began writing fiction during the first national lockdown and has since published an award winning children’s adventure, Out of Time (2023).

He is an avid traveller, having visited over forty countries, many of which inspire the locations in his writing. He lives in Greater Manchester with his wife Sarah and their cat, Milo.

Published Works:

Out of Time (June 2023):

Winner of the Golden Wizard Book Prize (August 2023)

Critically acclaimed for its engaging story, blending time travel, adventure, and historical elements.

 "This is an exciting story that takes you on a journey throughout history..." (Emily Lowe, Lovereading4kids)

"Mark Golding's Out of Time is a delightful romp..." (Cristina Prescott, The Book Commentary)

"...an imaginative exploration that transcends genres..." (Lexie Fox, Readers Favourite)

"A really fun but educational story..." (Brook Garrett, Reedsy)

"A delightfully zany time-travel tale" - Kirkus Reviews

"Get It" - Kirkus Reviews

"Mark Golding's Out Of Time is a book that starts off with a bang... and never lets up..." (Louise Jane, CEO The Golden Wizard Book Prize)