Mark Mupotsa-Russell
author
BOOKS
The Wolf Who Cried Boy
the Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt
BIO
Mark Mupotsa-Russell is a writer living on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Ranges. His debut noir thriller, The Hitwomans Guide to Reducing Household debt, won the 2023 Affirm Press Mentorship Award and is out now! Before writing novels, he was a screenwriter, film reviewer, cocktail columnist, PR consultant and communications adviser in the suicide prevention sector.
Mark was previously shortlisted for the Text Prize, won a screen development grant from Screen Australia and had screenplays optioned. He lives among the trees with his Therapist-superstar wife, hilarious son and a moodle majestically-named ‘Mufasa’. When not writing he obsesses about movies and martial arts.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wed, 10 SeptTorquayJoin good friends Rhett Davis and Mark Mupotsa-Russell for a special night of conversation with Brooke Davis at Torquay Books.
Wed, 17 SeptCroydonMark Mupotsa-Russell, author of the acclaimed The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt will be discussing his new book, The Wolf who Cried Boy with fellow writer, Madeleine Cleary (The Butterfly Women).
Thu, 18 SeptHealesvilleMark's new book is an astoundingly original story of heroes, villains and the messy reality between them. Mark will be joined by Kate Mildenhall, author of The Hummingbird Effect and The Mother Fault, for an evening of conversation.
Thu, 28 AugCarltonIn this astoundingly original story of heroes, villains and the messy reality between them, a world of violence and fear can be wildly funny and streaked with magic.
Meet the author: Mark Mupotsa-Russell at Belgrave LibrarySat, 26 AprBelgraveJoin us at Belgrave Library on Saturday 26 April for an exciting conversation about his debut novel, The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt!
Sat, 12 AprFitzroyDive into a collection of new Melbourne crime fiction titles, all of which manage to be engrossing, clever and, at times, downright hilarious. Mark Mupotsa-Russell will discuss his debut, The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt.
A very special Christmas event with Margaret Hickey The Creeper & Mark Mupotsa-RussellWed, 11 DecMansfieldAt Ink Bookshop Mansfield. A very special Christmas event with Margaret Hickey The Creeper & Mark Mupotsa-Russell The Hitwoman’s Guide to Reducing Household Debt Time: 6.00pm Venue: in store, Mansfield
Fri, 11 OctSidmouthThe Tamar Valley Writers Festival is a standout event in Tasmania’s cultural calendar, combining a love affair with our valley landscape and an invigoration of words, storytelling and ideas.
Thu, 19 SeptHealesvilleWe are looking forward to an evening of conversation with Mark Mupotsa-Russell and Kate Mildenhall. Mark's debut book, The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, is a noir thriller set in the Dandenong Ranges – a guaranteed fun, thrilling, edge-of-your-seat page-turner.
Thu, 12 SeptCarltonJoin us to celebrate the launch of Mark Mupotsa-Russell's The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt.
Sun, 08 SeptClunesBooktown on Sunday - immerse yourself in Clunes, from cover to cover!
IN THE PRESS
Good Reading Magazine
September 2024 Issue
Australian arts review
28 August 2024
