About Us

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

IziMark Publishing is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive platform for writers to share their creativity, knowledge, and lived experiences. We are committed to publishing high-quality books across all genres while upholding the values of cultural diversity, respect, and empowerment.

Vision

IziMark Publishing strives to uplift writers from around the world, offering them the space and opportunity to tell their stories, celebrate their hometowns, and shed light on issues that matter. We aim to champion unity through storytelling, ensuring that authors from all cultures, genders, religions, and ethnicities feel welcome.

The Time to Travel series, for example, features local female authors who share deeply personal perspectives on their home countries reflecting the heart of our mission.

IziMark Publishing will continue Mark’s vision by fostering a community where authors feel free to express themselves, share their journeys, and let their voices be heard around the world.

founder

Mark Joseph Tyhurst

Mark was born July 1, 1997 in Ottawa. Mark founded IziMarkPublishing© in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He applied his energy and imagination to recruiting dozens of authors from around the world who shared his vision (see above). He provided the motivation and positive energy for many authors who have now published their first books. Tragically, Mark passed away in late 2024. He is sorely missed by his friends and family, his authors, and all those whose lives he touched.

Mark graduated as a bilingual Ontario scholar from Ashbury College in Ottawa. He attended the University of Waterloo studying Applied Health Sciences majoring in sports management. Mark was a gifted athlete and tennis coach, winning many tournaments and playing tennis at provincial championships and for the Waterloo University tennis team.

The video linked below from an interview with one of Mark's author's speaks to how he changed and improved others' lives with his energy and enthusiasm.

Mark's Memorial Site

OUR TEAM includes...

Lilith Petrosyan

Lilith is a graduate of Yerevan State University (journalism) and The University of Manchester (Art History & Visual Studies) and is a native of Armenia.

Lilith worked closely with Mark in developing the Time to Travel Series. You will see many of her interviews with authors on on the website and on YouTube @IziMarkpublishing.

Lilith currently lives in Dubai, UAE, where she pursues her career in business.

Share Your Words With the World

TEAM

Dedicated to supporting Authors

The IziMarkPublishing© team consists of a skilled group of editors, designers, formatters, writers, and others. We are a proud team of hard working folks driven by the goal of sharing our words with the world.