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Bev Magennis

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February 05

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Born in Toronto, Canada
Immigrated to the US in 1964
MA in Art from Claremont Graduate University
After a 35 year career as a visual artist started writing literary fiction
Attended the Iowa Writers Workshop Summer Graduate Class/2008
Received 2010 Emerging Voices Fellowship/PEN Center USA, Los Angeles
Received a Norman Mailer Fiction Fellowship/2011/Provincetown, MA

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Bev Magennis I am currently working on a novel about a woman who lives alone in the wilderness, 6 miles form her closest neighbor. An illegal migrant worker shows …moreI am currently working on a novel about a woman who lives alone in the wilderness, 6 miles form her closest neighbor. An illegal migrant worker shows up on her land and she debates whether to let him stay in exchange for room and board. They do not speak the same language, but need forces them both to take chances and develop trust.(less)

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Bev Magennis The best thing about being a writer is taking the time to delve into my imagination, letting my mind wander down paths and coming upon unexpected idea…moreThe best thing about being a writer is taking the time to delve into my imagination, letting my mind wander down paths and coming upon unexpected ideas and scenarios that continuously surprise me.(less)

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