Mario and Linda wed on April 25, 1981. They have two boys, Mathew and Marco, and Mikko the cat. On their 25th wedding anniversary, Mario presented Linda with his first manuscript, Snap. Linda had no idea that Mario had been a closet writer for several years.

Dedicating his life to raising his family and providing a solid foundation, the "almost empty nest" is now allowing him more time to pursue his passion for writing. Writing in his spare time at airports, hotels, weekends and late nights is what it is taking to realize his dream of being a writer. Maintaining a good sense of humour, and a bottle of rum, also helps.

Mario has a diverse background. From real-estate agent, to Restaurateur, and to Director of Sales with two global corporations, his creativity and energy have always driven his success. That same energy and creativity also drive his story telling. "The harder you work, the luckier you get." Nothing could be truer for Mario.