The Mike Litton Experience

From Rejection to Renaissance: Mark Mustian’s Rise from City Hall to Bestseller
In this powerful episode of The Mike Litton Experience, we dive deep into the extraordinary life of Mark Mustian—lawyer, novelist, and former city commissioner—who proves that persistence, purpose, and paying it forward can lead to literary and personal breakthroughs.
From the tough lessons of early rejection to building a literary festival and mentoring the next generation of writers, Mark shares what it takes to survive in both law and literature. His novel Boy with Wings—a story about redemption and belonging—is only the tip of the iceberg in this raw, inspiring, and deeply human conversation.