Markus Baker

With a tendency to think a little differently from others, creativity and ideas have always been important to Markus. With a scanner type of personality creating a variety of books is the perfect outlet for him to express and share ideas that inspire him and hopefully others.

Markus found Doorknob for a Nose, The Mettas, This Book Never Ends…, Cool as Duck, Si Klopp and Possible Mind along with many more ideas in his head, but how they got there is still a mystery to him.

Markus’ uniqueness comes through in his writing and illustrations by ensuring all of his children's story book characters are gender-neutral with unisex names. Helping those who experience his books to identify with the characters in a way that is best for them.

With a variety of interests ranging from finding faces in everyday objects, known as pareidolia through to mind-body healing and everything else in-between makes him an interesting person to be around.

Markus has a broad view of society which comes from his many experiences that include volunteering for the Samaritans, designing for the film industry, qualifying as a psychotherapist and travelling the world, which included staying with a Taoist Master in the hills of South Korea.

With these experiences along with his first career as a nursery nurse and Markus’ current career as a visual communicator creates a perfect mix for his creative ideas to come to life.

Markus has been described kind, considerate, honest, a good listener, quick-witted, flexible, thoughtful and versatile.