"Go with the flow. Be present in the moment. Find joy in the smallest and seemingly most ordinary things. And slow down."

-Mark Saluke

Interested in hosting an event with Mark? Whether it’s a book signing, author talk, or a reading and discussion, Mark Saluke is available for in-person or community gatherings. He especially welcomes opportunities to partner on fundraisers for animal shelters and humane societies—like the one where Lucy’s journey began. To explore event ideas or schedule a visit, email Mark directly at msaluke@hotmail.com.

Past Events

Dec. 13, 2025

Barnes and Noble
17070 Mercantile Blvd.
Noblesville, IN 46060

Mark and Amy Millspaugh Doyle go way back, meeting elementary school and becoming very close friends over the years and "surviving" the college years together.

Mark geared up for his second signing at Barnes and Noble Noblesville. He did his first ever book signing at this store on July 5, 2025 and was pleased to come back on December 13, 2025.

From left, Wende Wright, Mark, Amy Millspaugh Doyle, and Michael Doyle. Mark and Amy have been close friends for many years and she and herr husband Michael dropping by to show their support (and pick up another signed copy of Lucy's Way) made this a truly memorable day.

Cool coincidence alert! Mark met two new friends in Wendy and Tony. Their lives share some similarities with Mark and his partner in crime...best friend...emotional support human Wende Wright. They both made sure to leave with a copy of Lucy's Way. Check out Tony's movie podcast at popcorntribunal.com.

Mark's second signing at Barnes and Noble in Noblesville on December 13 was a little, ummm, snowier, than his July 5 signing.

Dec. 6, 2025

Soul Weaver Alchemy
500 N. Jefferson St.
Huntington, Indiana 46750

Soul Weaver Alchemy at 500 N. Jefferson St. in Huntington Indiana hosted Mark for a book reading and signing on Dec. 6, 2025.

The two family authors. Mark and his cousin, Kathy Chedwyk, who wrote more than a dozen books as an author, at Soul Weaver Alchemy on Dec. 6, 2025.

There are plenty of places to find Lucy's Way in Huntington, IN. Mark's book is now available at Turn the Page Books and Music as, shown here, as well as Soul Weaver Alchemy and the Huntington library.

Mark with his niece Angie and awesome nephews Brice, Landon and Gatlin at Soul Weaver Alchemy on Dec. 6, 2025.

Mark and his cousin Jane Hohe talking all things Lucy's Way.

Mark reading from Chapter 8, Practicing Eternity, at his Dec. 6 book reading and signing at Soul Weaver Alchemy in Huntington, IN.

Nov. 15, 2025

Harvesting our Stories Local Author Fair at Marion Public Library
600 S. Washington St.
Marion, Indiana 46953

Mark speaking to guests and other authors about his debut memoir Lucy's Way at the Marion Public Library's inaugural Harvesting Our Stories local author fair on November 15, 2025.

Left to Right: Bob Freeman, Mark, Connor Freeman and Kim Freeman at Marion Public Library Harvesting Our Stories local author fair on November 15, 2025.

Mark with author Connor Freeman at Marion Public Library inaugural author fair, Harvesting Our Stories, on November 15, 2025.

Mark with longtime friend Jane Tucker at Marion Public Library Harvesting Our Stories inaugural author fair on November 15, 2025.

Nov. 8, 2025

Gas City-Mill Township Public Library Reading
135 E. Main St.
Gas City, Indiana 46933

Mark reading from Lucy's Way at Gas City-Mill Township Public Library on November 8, 2025.

Mark reading from Chapter 9 of Lucy's Way at Gas City-Mill Township Public Library on November 8, 2025.

Nov. 7, 2025

Kokomo Howard County Public Library Author Fair
220 N. Union St.
Kokomo, Indiana 46901

Mark and Wende at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library author fair on November 7, 2025.

Mark introducing Lucy's Way at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library author fair on November, 7, 2025.

Lucky Number 13

A pair of really awesome friends.

Brothers (and authors) in recovery.

Nov. 1, 2025

Morgenstern Books
849 S. Auto Mall Rd.
Bloomington, Indiana 47401

Mark talking with Events Coordinator Matt M. at Morgenstern Books. Big kudos to the Morgenstern events staff for doing a great job helping coordinate this event. (And a Wende photobomb cameo in the right corner).

Mark with Linda "from Franklin" at Morgenstern Books.

Mark with Mike and Stephanie Millspaugh.

Mark set up for his signing at Morgenstern Books on November 1.

Mark set up for his signing at Morgenstern Books on Nov. 1

Morgenstern book signing on 11/1 in Bloomington.

Just a couple dog lovers. Mark and new friend Ashley at Morgenstern Books signing event.

Two people with a common goal: Mark and Bloomington Judge Mary Ellen Diekhoff met at his book signing. Judge Diekhoff was very interested in Mark's journey as she has worked with a variety of people with substance use disorder in Veteran's Court, Drug Court, and Recovery Court.

Oct. 25, 2025

Barnes and Noble Orchard Crossing
1034 S. Thomas Rd. Suite 107
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804

Mark kicking off the Lucy's Way fall book tour at Barnes and Noble Ft. Wayne Orchard Crossing

September 6, 2025

Gas City Performing Arts Center
100 Auditorium Dr.
Gas City, IN 46933

September Fundraiser with the Humane Society raised $600!

Picture with Mark Saluke at Gas City Performing Arts Center for fundraiser kick off, portion of proceeds to Marion-Grant County Humane Society.

Picture of Mark Saluke at Gas City Performing Arts Center for fundraiser kick off, portion of proceeds to Marion-Grant County Humane Society.

Aug. 16, 2025

Hive Mind Market
613 N. Miller Ave.
Marion, IN 46952

Wende reppin' feathered nest nature-medicine creations

Mark reppin' Lucy's Way.

The Calm before the storm (literally, it rained, but only for an hour and we were back at it).

Feather Nest (Wende Wright) and Lucy's Way (Mark Saluke) set up booth space together at

July 19, 2025

Marion Public Library
600 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953

Mark with fellow employees from Radiant Health

Mark with his sister Michelle and nephew Bill

Mark and Nancy, the "better half" of close friends Doug and Nancy Thompson.

Signing copies of Lucy's Way after speaking at Marion Public Library on July 19

Mark with his mom's brother, his uncle Jon Kellam

Mark signing copies of Lucy's Way with Wende taking money and just being generally awesome.

Mark meeting with friends who attended his Lucy's Way event.

Mark signs copies of Lucy's Way following his book reading/signing.

Mark with childhood friend Toby Barnes

Mark signing copies of Lucy's Way

Mark and friends talking and joking during his Lucy's Way signing.

Mark and Wene hard at work

Mark with family friends Cheryl and Lois

Mark with family Frank and Dave.

Mark signing a copy of Lucy's Way for Tony "the Champ" Howard.

July 5, 2025

Barnes and Noble
17070 Mercantile Blvd.
Noblesville, IN 46o60

Mark with friends Jon and Lisa Nordstrom

Mark at the beginning of his first book signing

Mark meets a new fan of Lucy's Way

Mark Talking To Readers

Mark with Roger and Loretta Tappan, the brains behind the Lucy's Way social media presence.

Riding in the wayback machine to Ball State

Wende and Mark

Mark meeting new fans of Lucy's Way.

Mark and Jodi with Chrissy Oser (left), friends from the BSU days and after.

Mark with his friend and leadership coach, Vince Auten, founder of Invinceable Coaching.

Mark and Jodi Wells-Laughner

Mark and his longtime friend Jon Millspaugh