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'''Marcus Keith Gibson''' (born 15 November 1973) is an Australian writer who emerged at a young age with the novel ''D''. '''Marcus Keith Gibson''' (born 15 November 1973) is an ] writer.


==Early life== ==Early life==


Gibson was born into a devout Christian family in ]. He was raised in a strict environment, and by 16 was teaching in a Sunday School run by his parents.<ref>From the Author's Note in 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/</ref> At 17, Gibson dropped out of high school to attend Baptist Bible College,<ref>http://www.wol.org.au</ref> but returned to complete high school after one year of study. During this year he published his first short story, aged 18, and won several awards. Gibson was born into a devout Christian family in ]. He was raised in a strict environment, and by 16 he was teaching in a Sunday School, run by his parents.<ref>From the Author's Note in 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/</ref> At 17, Gibson dropped out of high school to attend ]. However, after one year of study, he returned to complete high school.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wol.org.au |title = Home - Word of Life, Australia}}</ref>

After performing well academically, Gibson found work as a construction laborer while completing his first novel.


==Works== ==Works==


Gibson's first novel ''D'',<ref>{{cite book Gibson's first novel, ''D'', was acquired by ] in Sydney in 1994, and released the following December.<ref>{{cite book
|title=D |title=D
|first=Marcus |first=Marcus
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|location=Sydney |location=Sydney
|year=1995 |year=1995
|isbn= 0-7322-5179-6}}</ref> was acquired by ] in Sydney in 1994, and released the following December.<ref>http://www.librarything.com/author/gibsonmarcus</ref> The gruesome literary thriller sold out the 10,000 copy print run in little over a month.<ref>http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/721789.Marcus_Gibson</ref> |isbn= 0-7322-5179-6}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.librarything.com/author/gibsonmarcus|title = Marcus Gibson}}</ref>

At a book signing at the Sydney Opera House, Gibson inscribed more than 200 copies of the novel. A number of signed secondhand editions now appear for sale online.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}

In August 2011 ''D'' became available for sale in paperback.

In September 2011, Gibson's second novel ''The Dead See'' was released in paperback.


==Awards and recognition== ==Awards and recognition==


⚫ Prior to the publication of his first novel, Gibson won recognition in short story awards and anthologies, including ''Paradise To Paranoia'' published by ], the Suncorp Literary Awards and commemorative anthology, Young Writer of the Year award, and ] Big Break 1994.<ref>Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June 1992</ref><ref>ISSN 1321-8530</ref><ref>{{cite book
With the publication of ''D'' just five weeks after his 22nd birthday, Gibson broke the Guinness World Record for the world's "youngest novelist writing adult-themed work". The record was held at that time by Jennifer DiMarco, whose book 'Escape the Wind' was published two years earlier at age 24.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/d/jennifer-dimarco/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-06-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090620005652/http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/d/jennifer-dimarco/ |archivedate=20 June 2009 |df= }}</ref>

⚫ Prior to the publication of his first novel, Gibson won recognition in short story awards and anthologies including ''Paradise To Paranoia'' published by ],<ref>{{cite book
|title=Paradise to paranoia : new Queensland writing |title=Paradise to paranoia : new Queensland writing
|first=Nigel |first=Nigel
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|location=Brisbane |location=Brisbane
|year=1995 |year=1995
|isbn= 0-7022-2785-4 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web
|isbn= 0-7022-2785-4 }}</ref> Suncorp Literary Awards and commemorative anthology,<ref>ISSN 1321-8530</ref> Young Writer of the Year,<ref>Sydney Morning Herald , 11 June 1992</ref> and Nescafe Big Break 1994.<ref>{{cite web
|title=Nescafe Big Break |title=Nescafe Big Break
|publisher=] |publisher=]
|url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-71620688.html}}</ref> |url=http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-71620688.html}}</ref>


Gibson's novel received favourable reviews in numerous periodicals ('Aurealis',<ref>{{cite book His novel received favorable reviews in periodicals (''Aurealis'', ''Australian Newsagent & Stationer'', ]) and became a popular item in public libraries through the Australian government's Public Lending Right Scheme.<ref>{{cite book
|title=Aurealis #17 |title=Aurealis #17
|first=Dirk |first=Dirk
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|author2=Higgins, Stephen |author2=Higgins, Stephen
|year=1996 |year=1996
|url=http://aurealis.com.au/issues.php?show=22}}</ref> 'Australian Newsagent & Stationer',<ref>'Australian Newsagent & Stationer, Dec 1995/Jan 1996, Page 18, 'It's a D Good Yarn'</ref> 'The ]'<ref>The Southern Star, Edition 1, FRI 2 FEB 1996, Page 042, 'D for Daniel and danger' FICTION REVIEW</ref>) and became a popular item in public libraries through the Australian government's Public Lending Right Scheme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arts.gov.au/books/lending_rights |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2009-06-23 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625213900/http://www.arts.gov.au/books/lending_rights |archivedate=25 June 2009 |df= }}</ref> |url=http://aurealis.com.au/issues.php?show=22}}</ref><ref>'Australian Newsagent & Stationer, Dec 1995/Jan 1996, Page 18, 'It's a D Good Yarn'</ref><ref>The Southern Star, Edition 1, FRI 2 FEB 1996, Page 042, 'D for Daniel and danger' FICTION REVIEW</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.arts.gov.au/books/lending_rights |title=Lending rights |accessdate=2009-06-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090625213900/http://www.arts.gov.au/books/lending_rights |archivedate=25 June 2009 }}</ref>


⚫ He has also made several media appearances, including national television (''Good Morning Australia''), appeared in TV commercials (] with ]), on national radio (]), print ('']'' 23 December 1995, '']'', ''Telegraph Mirror'', 16 December 1995), voice-over for pre-recorded radio and other TV commercials, and made live appearances as a guest on late night television (], Network 10).<ref>THE AUSTRALIAN, 06-12-1995, Ed: 0, Pg: 005, 507 words</ref>
{{quote|Gibson is an accomplished poet and his chapters and literary allusions add some meat for the more erudite readers. Hence, this well written 'pulp' novel could readily catch the eye of your more 'serious' readers. Both groups should enjoy, as they say.<ref>], Dec 1995/Jan 1996, Page 18, "It's a D Good Yarn"</ref>}}


⚫ Gibson is a member of the high IQ society ].{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}
⚫ Gibson made several media appearances, including national television (‘Good Morning Australia’, and featuring in a 1-hr TV special), appeared in TV commercials ('Nescafe' TVC w/ Russell Crowe), national radio (ABC national radio), print (] 23/12/95, ],<ref>THE AUSTRALIAN, 06-12-1995, Ed: 0, Pg: 005, 507 words</ref> Telegraph Mirror 16/12/95), voice-over for pre-recorded radio and other TVCs, and live appearances as a guest on late night television (‘]’, Network 10).

⚫ Gibson is a member of the ] ].{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}


==Later career== ==Later career==


In 1996 Marcus attended the ]; and served on the judging panel for the AFTRS Cinematography award.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}} In 1996, he attended the ]; and served on the judging panel for the AFTRS Cinematography award.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}


The same year, he attempted to launch an electronic media publishing venture, applying for a world trademark and patent for an 'eBook' device, but the applications lapsed.<ref></ref> That same year, he attempted to launch an electronic media publishing venture, applying for a world trademark and patent for an 'e-book' device, but the application lapsed.<ref></ref>


In the following years, Gibson worked as a script editor, and freelance writer while seeking a publisher for ''The Atheists' Bible''. Drafts of the manuscript circulated in 2001, discussed acts of terrorism attributed to Osama Bin Laden. Gibson withdrew the novel from sale subsequent to the ] on 11 September 2001. In 2006 Gibson released a sample of ''The Atheists' Bible'' on his website, www.theatheistsbible.com.<ref></ref> This website is no longer active. In the following years, Gibson worked as a script editor and freelance writer while seeking a publisher for ''The Atheists' Bible''. Drafts of the manuscript, circulated in 2001, discussed acts of terrorism attributed to ]. Gibson withdrew the novel from sale after the ] on 11 September 2001. In 2006, Gibson released a sample of ''The Atheists' Bible'' on his website.<ref></ref> This website is no longer active.


In 2009 Gibson completed his third manuscript, titled ''The Peace Bomb''. The manuscript predicted a nuclear incident in the Mantapsan Mountains in North Korea, the continuation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's leadership, and a call by the US government for a new nuclear nonproliferation treaty. Within weeks of the submission of the manuscript to publishers, all three predictions took place.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}} In 2009, Gibson completed his third manuscript, titled ''The Peace Bomb''. The manuscript predicted a nuclear incident in the ] Mountains in North Korea, the continuation of Iranian President ]'s leadership, and a call by the US government for a new nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Within weeks of the submission of the manuscript to publishers, all three predictions took place.{{Citation needed|date=March 2012}}


In September 2010, a link to a YouTube video<ref></ref><ref></ref> was leaked via Facebook, showing a teaser/trailer for a novel by Marcus Gibson titled ''The Dead See''. The featured work appears to be similar to - or a retitling of - ''The Atheists' Bible''.<ref>From the Author's Note for 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/</ref> In September 2011 'The Dead See' became available on Amazon and various ebook platforms. The Facebook page for this work has since gathered more than 10,000 fans.<ref>http://www.facebook.com/TheDeadSee</ref> In September 2010, a link to a YouTube video was posted on Facebook, showing a teaser/trailer for a novel by Marcus Gibson titled ''The Dead See''. The featured work appears to be similar to ''The Atheists' Bible''. In September 2011, ''The Dead See'' became available on Amazon and various e-book platforms.<ref></ref><ref></ref><ref>From the Author's Note for 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/</ref><ref>http://www.facebook.com/TheDeadSee {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>


Gibson now resides in Melbourne and works in environmental management.<ref></ref> Gibson now resides in ] and works in environmental management.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://au.linkedin.com/pub/marcus-gibson/1/125/64a |title = Marcus Gibson - Australia &#124; LinkedIn |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712112724/http://au.linkedin.com/pub/marcus-gibson/1/125/64a |archive-date=12 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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Marcus Gibson
Born (1973-11-15) 15 November 1973 (age 51)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
OccupationNovelist, short story writer, screenwriter
GenreThriller

Marcus Keith Gibson (born 15 November 1973) is an Australian writer.

Early life

Gibson was born into a devout Christian family in Sydney. He was raised in a strict environment, and by 16 he was teaching in a Sunday School, run by his parents. At 17, Gibson dropped out of high school to attend Baptist Bible College. However, after one year of study, he returned to complete high school.

Works

Gibson's first novel, D, was acquired by HarperCollins in Sydney in 1994, and released the following December.

Awards and recognition

Prior to the publication of his first novel, Gibson won recognition in short story awards and anthologies, including Paradise To Paranoia published by University of Queensland Press, the Suncorp Literary Awards and commemorative anthology, Young Writer of the Year award, and Nescafé Big Break 1994.

His novel received favorable reviews in periodicals (Aurealis, Australian Newsagent & Stationer, The Southern Star (Brisbane)) and became a popular item in public libraries through the Australian government's Public Lending Right Scheme.

He has also made several media appearances, including national television (Good Morning Australia), appeared in TV commercials (Nescafé with Russell Crowe), on national radio (ABC), print (The Sydney Morning Herald 23 December 1995, The Australian, Telegraph Mirror, 16 December 1995), voice-over for pre-recorded radio and other TV commercials, and made live appearances as a guest on late night television (Ground Zero, Network 10).

Gibson is a member of the high IQ society Mensa International.

Later career

In 1996, he attended the Australian Film Television and Radio School; and served on the judging panel for the AFTRS Cinematography award.

That same year, he attempted to launch an electronic media publishing venture, applying for a world trademark and patent for an 'e-book' device, but the application lapsed.

In the following years, Gibson worked as a script editor and freelance writer while seeking a publisher for The Atheists' Bible. Drafts of the manuscript, circulated in 2001, discussed acts of terrorism attributed to Osama bin Laden. Gibson withdrew the novel from sale after the World Trade Center attacks on 11 September 2001. In 2006, Gibson released a sample of The Atheists' Bible on his website. This website is no longer active.

In 2009, Gibson completed his third manuscript, titled The Peace Bomb. The manuscript predicted a nuclear incident in the Mantapsan Mountains in North Korea, the continuation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's leadership, and a call by the US government for a new nuclear non-proliferation treaty. Within weeks of the submission of the manuscript to publishers, all three predictions took place.

In September 2010, a link to a YouTube video was posted on Facebook, showing a teaser/trailer for a novel by Marcus Gibson titled The Dead See. The featured work appears to be similar to The Atheists' Bible. In September 2011, The Dead See became available on Amazon and various e-book platforms.

Gibson now resides in Melbourne and works in environmental management.

References

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  1. From the Author's Note in 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/
  2. "Home - Word of Life, Australia".
  3. Gibson, Marcus (1995). D. Sydney: HarperCollins. ISBN 0-7322-5179-6.
  4. "Marcus Gibson".
  5. Sydney Morning Herald, 11 June 1992
  6. ISSN 1321-8530
  7. Krauth, Nigel; Sheahan, Robyn (1995). Paradise to paranoia : new Queensland writing. Brisbane: University of Queensland Press. ISBN 0-7022-2785-4.
  8. "Nescafe Big Break". Nescafe.
  9. Strasser, Dirk; Higgins, Stephen (1996). Aurealis #17.
  10. 'Australian Newsagent & Stationer, Dec 1995/Jan 1996, Page 18, 'It's a D Good Yarn'
  11. The Southern Star, Edition 1, FRI 2 FEB 1996, Page 042, 'D for Daniel and danger' FICTION REVIEW
  12. "Lending rights". Archived from the original on 25 June 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
  13. THE AUSTRALIAN, 06-12-1995, Ed: 0, Pg: 005, 507 words
  14. 'Patent Wars'
  15. www.theatheistsbible.com
  16. 'The Dead See' Teaser
  17. www.marcusgibson.co
  18. From the Author's Note for 'The Dead See' https://www.amazon.com/The-Dead-See-Deadliest-Conspiracy/dp/0987166441/
  19. http://www.facebook.com/TheDeadSee
  20. "Marcus Gibson - Australia | LinkedIn". Archived from the original on 12 July 2012.
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