I sincerely had no idea who he was before spotting this article. As someone who has done considerable "work for hire" (but not for $200 like whomever that guy was in the 20 Books to 50K group - whether a leader, this guy Mark, or another big shot member) - it's sad. I think it's especially sad for the people who might pay for and read these endless series of books - I honestly think it would be better for their health and well being if they played games or ... got outside? Exercised? Spent time with friends? Cared for animals? It's all so empty and sterile and repetitive. No wonder there's plagiarism, who could keep going with so much repetition and so many stereotyped ideas?