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Realizing that the skills that he obtained from Barry University in 1988 while studying Communication Arts were important in daily life, Marc O’Brien decided to take his trade in a whole new direction. Due to Covid 19 self-evacuation author Marc O'Brien now formally resides in Cocoa Beach, Florida, O’Brien has put together a strong portfolio of fictional works that challenge the reader to interpret and learn from his writings. Blue Note...

Poetry Soup (Poems) – https://www.poetrysoup.com/member_area/my_poems.aspx

Poetry Soup (Short Stories) – https://www.poetrysoup.com/member_area/my_short_stories.aspx

Substack – https://marcdobrien.substack.com/

Vocal + – https://vocal.media/explore?f=posts&s=Marc+O%27Brien&x=%2Fvocal-plus&y=

Vocal+ – https://vocal.media/stories?status=published

Books

Peaceful Memories: Candy Lovett Journey

The Legend Of The Pixie Piper

Peter The Peteeatrick Panda And The Pandychip Pancakes (Peter The Peteeatrick Panda’s Health Communicaton Series)

A Special Person To Ride

The Final Fence: Sophomores In The Saddle

Midnight Christmas Miracle

Riding On The Wall

A Special Person To Ride

Other Writing

Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace: Color Interior Version Paperback – February 14, 2026

Media Reports And Newspaper Artcles Marc O'Brien Is Quoted/Referenced As A Source

A Poetic Crossing

Salin Rankas Sentiments

Creative Amusement Offerings

Creative Championship Creativity

As Seen On Vocal+: The Milan Cora Tina Short Fiction Story

Poetry Combined With Short Fiction Equals A Good Nutritious Literature Experience

Paid Interviews And Reviews

Media Coverage

The Ace Michaels Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLA1jlUzCcU

The Rebecca Davi Show

Using fictional writing to discuss facing adversity, Author, Marc O'Brien has created an impressive portfolio with numerous books including, 'The Final Fence: Sophomores in the Saddle.' The Barry University graduate O’Brien, who has cerebral palsy describes extra-curriculum activities as a wonderful way of discovering who he was. With intentions of educating the public in a way that they can feel comfortable using interpretation, O’Brien explores real-life issues whilst placing information in a format where it can be discussed peacefully. ‘The Final Fence: Sophomores in the Saddle,’ a springboard for reflection and interpretation, is not about winning, it’s about living.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHApyak3Dg0

TRIUMPH Over Adversity Through the Power of Writing Fiction

February 6. 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/np/podcast/038-marc-obrien-triumph-over-adversity-through-the/id1436747262?i=1000615414508

The Segilola Salami Show

Using Fiction To Distribute Information

March 19, 2019

Audio Unavailable At This Time

https://www.segilolasalami.co.uk/marc-obrien-using-fiction/

Marc O’Brien: How to use children books to build trust with a child | Podcast Interview

August 13, 2019

Audio Unavailable At This Time

https://www.segilolasalami.co.uk/m-obrien-build-trust-with-a-child/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CReading%20to%20a%20child%20builds,they%20could%20do%20their%20job.%E2%80%9D

6 Year Old Podcaster Interviews Author Marc O'Brien

June 22, 2021

6 year old podcaster interviews her first guest, author Marc O’Brien, on The Segilola Salami Show podcast. It was a most interesting interview listening to my daughter asking Marc the type of questions any young child would ask an author when they meet for the first time. I assure you, you need to click play now to listen to this episode that’s filled with laughter and cheer.

https://www.segilolasalami.co.uk/interview-author-marc-obrien/

Podcast Interview With Poet And Auhor Marc O'Brien

January 24, 2023

Poet and Author Marc O’Brien makes yet another appearance on the show in this episode of The Segilola Salami Show podcast where he shares more of his literary journey with us.

https://www.segilolasalami.co.uk/poet-and-author-marc-obrien/

Interview With "Home Sweet Home"

https://vimeo.com/297484498

Vegas Live With Ninon

https://www.facebook.com/reel/786767714856256

Inside The Minds Of Authors

February 19, 2021

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/inside-the-minds/marc-obrien-author-Ypd4nOLT3Mr/#google_vignette

The Florida Writer Podcast (April 21, 2021)

https://floridawriters.libsyn.com/shining-a-light-on-the-abilities-of-the-disabled

Florida Book Expo Author Interview (May 5, 2021)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V8rdh7zxjM