Mark Popplewell
Into the Sea of Qi is Mark Popplewell's first novel. It was written over a 3 year period in the quiet times between treating patients with acupuncture.
Born in 1957; Mark began a training in martial arts while still at school (it was some school) and became interested in the Chinese arts of kung fu and tai chi, and especially Taoism, in his early twenties. After an (all too long) spell as 'head of escape committee' employed in a building society - and a five year stint running his own organic food shop (sadly ahead of its time) - he undertook a 7 year training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. At last he had found his true vocation and the perfect complement to his successful tai chi and kung fu classes.
Into the Sea of Qi is Mark Popplewell's first novel. It was written over a 3 year period in the quiet times between treating patients with acupuncture.
Born in 1957; Mark began a training in martial arts while still at school (it was some school) and became interested in the Chinese arts of kung fu and tai chi, and especially Taoism, in his early twenties. After an (all too long) spell as 'head of escape committee' employed in a building society - and a five year stint running his own organic food shop (sadly ahead of its time) - he undertook a 7 year training in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. At last he had found his true vocation and the perfect complement to his successful tai chi and kung fu classes.
Mark relaxing with a cup of green tea in his garden.
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Mark Popplewell (nearest) taking part in a Feng Shou (Hand of the Wind kung fu) class in Scarborough, UK.
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