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A Bend in the Road was established as “a place of literary contemplation” by Mark Horner in December 2005. It subsequently served as a repository for his poetry and prose.

In December 2020 we joyously celebrated our fifteenth anniversary. In the winter of 2022 Mark decided to focus on growing The Annals of History, his consortium of essays and commentary on history.

The top reason why people visit our blog is to read about F. Scott Fitzgerald and his immortal classic, The Great Gatsby. Not only is Gatsby Mark’s favorite book; it’s the subject that got the ball rolling fifteen years ago.

Thanks for visiting!

Although it’s been my secret refuge for decades, I officially moved to Jekyll Island, Georgia, this spring. I finally decided to take the plunge and work at my happy place.