I’m Mark P.J. Nadon — author, editor, fitness coach, dog boarder, and father.
I started writing my first novel at twenty-one and kept at it through every stage of life, eventually going all-in on becoming an author. Drawing from my experiences in the Canadian Forces Reserves, ultramarathon running, and personal challenges, I craft psychological thrillers that explore what happens when technology, institutions, and human ambition collide with the fragile architecture of the mind. My characters face warring emotions and overwhelming darkness, yet find their way back to light — something I’ve learned firsthand.
My work includes The Genesis Project series and my upcoming release, The Treatment Room. Beyond the page, I run a fitness company, host The Thriller Pitch Podcast, and live in Ottawa, Canada, where I can often be found gaming with my son or wrangling the dogs I board.
Featured Guest
What are you reading? What are you writing?
Award-winning author Karen E. Osborne talks with Mark P.J. Nadon about The Treatment Room, a psychological tech thriller exploring virtual reality, manipulation, and the limits of the human mind. When therapy is linked to murder, the truth becomes more dangerous than anyone imagined.
Wake up with jenny and friends
In this exclusive sit-down, Mark opens up for the first time on-air about the personal struggles that fueled his “if not now, when?” transition into professional authorship. The conversation tracks Mark’s evolution from 18-year-old fantasy writer to high-stakes thriller novelist and explores the “Director’s Cut” philosophy behind his upcoming psychological tech-thriller, The Treatment Room. From military boot camps to the magic of the first draft, this episode is a deep dive into using creative passion as a spark for hope and healing.
Ripple Library
Mark discusses the professional discipline required to write high-stakes thrillers and the transition from sporadic writing to a dedicated daily routine. The conversation covers the deep research into human survival and the psychological “gray spaces” that define his work, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how he builds tension and explores resilience in his novels.
The Author's Lounge
Mark joins O’Cyrus to discuss the intersection of resilience, discipline, and the creative process. Drawing on his background in the Canadian Forces, Mark shares how military-grade organization and a “one foot in front of the other” mindset allow him to balance fatherhood and multiple jobs while maintaining a prolific writing schedule. This conversation dives into the transition to full-time writing, the importance of professional editors, and how he uses high-stakes storytelling to explore the darker side of the human experience.
