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Robert Bires

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A graduate of the University of New Hampshire's Master of Arts Writing Program, Robert Bires has published stories and poems in a variety of literary journals over several decades.

For thirty-seven years, he was an English teacher and then Dean of Student Life at the McCallie School, an all-boys college preparatory school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. While at McCallie, using a grant, he wrote a book on student writing, 100 Paths To Writing, which was distributed to the faculty.

He lives with his wife in Tennessee. He published his first book, Small Intentions, in 2025. His latest book, The Book of Stroke, will be released in April, 2026. ...more

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Robert Bires liked Reader's review of Small Intentions: "Excellent quick read. Wanted the story to go on in so many them. Hoping for a second book "
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Robert Bires liked Billy's review of Small Intentions: "(Disclosure: Bob is a dear friend, a former colleague, and my 10th grade English teacher. Our connection over 40 years is what schools dream could happen more often between teacher and student... and happens far more often than many can believe!) Firs" Read more of this review »
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Robert Bires liked Tiffany Hawk's blog post: The Next Big Thing "I was recently tagged for this interview by Kim Fay, author of The Map of Lost Memories: A Novel, a lush, beautifully written and wildly entertaining novel that goes deep into the heart of 1920s Cambodia. Kim is a gifted writer and a warm, generou..." Read more of this blog post »
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Robert Bires and 1 other person liked Tiffany Hawk's blog post: How to Become a Flight Attendant "There is a chapter in my book called How to be a Flight Attendant, and even though it is tongue-in-cheek and focuses on the emotional challenges of airline life, people often ask me for a real how-to guide on landing a flight attendant job. I can'..." Read more of this blog post »
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