Mark J.T. Griffin was born in March 1958 in Wolverhampton studying at Highfields School and then the University of Wolverhampton. He describes himself as a polymath and divides his time between writing, film, music, drama and theatre. He has written numerous articles and short stories on subjects ranging from Custer to computers. In 1994 he wrote the acclaimed biography, "Vangelis: The Unknown Man" and in 1997 the new-age adventure novel "Going Home". This was followed in 2006 by the novel "Richard of Eastwell" based on his love of history and theatre. "The Cathar Prophecy", his third novel, followed in 2007. The novel "Angel House" was published in early 2011. In 2012 he produced an album of electronic music called "E-Klek-Tik" and has continued his work in this sphere. He has had an interest in T.E. Lawrence since the age of 10 and has studied his life extensively. In October 2021 he released the multi-award-winning full-length feature film "Lawrence: After Arabia" as director, producer and writer, which tells the story of Lawrence of Arabia's final year and his mysterious death.