Mark Wales is the author of Survivor, the story of his life in and out of the SAS, told with gripping suspense, humour and warmth. Mark grew up in Western Australian mining towns and decided early that he wanted to join Australia's elite military unit, the Special Air Service Regiment. As a troop commander in Afghanistan he led 30 elite soldiers on combat missions deep behind enemy lines. Today he is a corporate speaker, reality TV star, and founder and CEO of a tough luxury fashion label, living in the Dandenong Ranges with his wife and son. Mark is one of the authors of the Expert Author Community, a home for experts turning serious ideas into meaningful books.