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Mike Barnes
Mike Barnes
Mike Barnes was born in Rochester, Minnesota but has lived most of his life in Canada. He grew up in and around Hamilton. He studied at McMaster University (Hon. B.A., English) and at the University of Toronto (B.Ed.). He has worked at a wide range of jobs including fishing guide, steelworker, art gallery attendant, and English teacher. He currently lives in Toronto where he works as a private tutor.
City:
Toronto, ON
Province:
Ontario
Publications
Contrary Angel. (short stories) Erin, ON: The Porcupine’s Quill, 2004.
The Syllabus. (stories) Erin, ON: The Porcupine’s Quill, 2002.
Aquarium. (stories) Erin, ON: The Porcupine’s Quill, 1999.
Calm Jazz Sea. (poems) London, ON: Brick Books, 1996.
Awards
Shortlisted, Gerald Lampert Memorial Award for Calm Jazz Sea.
Winner of the Danuta Gleed Award for Aquarium.
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Eligible for National Public Readings Program:
Yes
