Mark Heyward

Mark Heyward is from Tasmania, Australia and lives in Indonesia. After moving to Indonesia in 1992 to work at a school in East Kalimantan, Mark fell in love with what he saw and felt. His first book, Crazy Little Heaven: an Indonesian Journey, is in its second edition in both English and Indonesian, describing Mark’s journey across Kalimantan. His second book, Looking for Borneo: Images, Words and Music is a celebration of the island’s culture, nature and people. His latest book, The Glass Islands: A Year in Lombok, was released in September 2023. Mark writes on education, culture, travel, religion, and the arts.

Mark Heyward dari Tasmania, Australia, dan tinggal di Indonesia. Setelah pindah ke Indonesia pada 1992 untuk beerja di sebuah sekolah di Kalimantan Timur, Mark jatuh cinta pada apa yang ia lihat dan rasakan. Buku pertamanya, Crazy Little Heaven: An Indonesian Journey, kini tersedia dalam edisi keduanya dalam bahasa Inggris dan Indonesia, menggambarkan perjalanan Mark melintasi Kalimantan. Buku keduanya, Looking for Borneo: Images, Words, and Music, adalah sebuah perayaan akan kebudayaan, alam, dan penduduk pulau tersebut. Buku terbarunya, The Glass Islands: A Year in Lombok, diluncurkan pada September 2023. Mark menulis soal pendidikan, kebudayaan, perjalanan, agama dan kesenian.