John Surowiecki

257 Hope Valley Road

Amston, CT 06231

Phone:

860-228-2784

E-mail:

Author's Bio

I grew up in Meriden, Connecticut, a city once famous for its silverware industry. Both my parents were factoriy workers and bartenders (my father claimed he once served Judy Garland). I received my BA in English from the University of Connecticut in 1966 and my MA in 1976 (I am, alas, a PhD dropout). I’ve worked as a journalist, copywriter, and teacher; I’ve been a freelance writer since 1995. I have two children (Vanessa, a union organizer, and John Edward, a musician and graphic artist) and three grandsons: Jerzy, Edward Stanislaus, and Ishmael. My wife, Denise Rodosevich, is an attorney and an avid and tireless supporter of my work. Pretty boring, huh?

Publications and Prizes

Prizes Won:

• Pegasus Award, Verse Drama, Poetry Foundation (2007) • Pablo Neruda Award, Nimrod International Journal (2006) • Washington Award. The WordWorks (2006) • Second Place, Sunken Garden Poetry Festival National Competition (2006) • Poetry Fellowship, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Office of the Arts (2005) • White Pine Press Poetry Prize (2003) • Honorable Mention, Two Rivers Review Poetry Prize (2002) • Third Place, Kimera Poetry Contest (2001) • Finalist, The Mississippi Review Poetry Competition (2001) • First Prize, Common Ground Review Poetry Contest (2000) • First Prize, Georgia State University Review Poetry Contest (2000) • Finalist, Robert Penn Warren Award, Cumberland Review (2000) • Third Place, Portland PEN Poetry Contest (2000)

More Information

Listed as:

Poet

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

Identifies as:

Polish American

Prefers to work with:

Any

Fluent in:

English

Born in:

Meriden

Raised in:

Meriden, CT

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Last updated: Aug 08, 2018