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Mike Bernard

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in Boston, The United States

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https://www.mikebernard-author.com

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Fiction, Humor and Comedy

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Dennis Lehane, Nick Hornby, Fredrik Backman

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Mike Bernard is an accomplished screenwriter, playwright, and author. His diverse body of work includes seven novels and a stage musical, recognized internationally through placements in the prestigious competitions Academy Nicholl Fellowship, PAGE International Screenwriting Awards, ScreenCraft, Nantucket Film Festival, and various New York and Los Angeles screenplay competitions.

Mike's ‘midlife crisis’ writing career began when all his children and all his money went off to college - checks made out to Loyola University Maryland (x2) and Assumption College respectively. Mike’s storytelling resonates with the depth of Dennis Lehane, the wit of Nick Hornby, and the heart of Fredrik Backman, and explores compelling characters, family dynamic ...more

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	CROSSING GUARDS 4.50 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	CROSSING THE SAGAMORE 3.87 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Mourning Swim 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Mike Bernard liked Mary B's review of The Reel Life of Andrew Wilden: "A refreshing, fun read from one of my all time favorite authors. This is about high school kids but it has so Much to offer everyone!!! Andrew is different because his father is different. He becomes friends with two kids who are on the fringes of bei" Read more of this review »
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Mike Bernard made a comment on A R’s review of GAELIC & GARLIC: A Boston Love Story (The Boston Irish Belt Trilogy) " Thank You - I love this review, and I can't wait to share a Guinness over a pasta meal when we are besties ;) --- Thank You! Mike ...more "
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Mike Bernard answered Joseph DeRosa's question: Maybe we should meet? I have Boston/Dorchester/Cape Cod roots and no progeny tuition reimbursements. Long before I saw your books, I wrote the first line of my new novel, "If only I hadn’t crossed the Sagamore Bridge." derosabooks@gmail.com. Good morning Joe That’s too funny! Seems like we have a lot of connections - Hope you enjoy the stories - all ‘loosely’ based on actual events ;) Let me know if you ever ‘Cross the Sagamore’ - would love to meet for coffee Mike Bernard See Full Answer
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