Printable view of Mary Leary

Listed as:

Fiction Writer, Poet, Spoken Word Artist

Public address:

CA

California US

Bio:

Been writing since I was about 13. A list of publications would sound pretty good, but I'm strongest when mixing words with other media in live performance - here are some favorite featured performances:

Gelato Vero/San Diego -12/2011
Open Door Bookstore/San Diego - 3/2007
The Chataqua/Blaine, Wa. - 3/2006
NW Singer/Songwriter Showcase - Mt. Vernon, Wa. - 7/2005
Esmerelda Books/CPITS/Del Mar - 12/2001
KRCB FM (poems featured)/Marin County - 1/2002
Border Books/San Diego - 12/2000
Justa Cuppa Coffee/San Diego - 5/2000
Sonic Arts Accretions Showcase/San Diego - 1/2000
Adams Ave. Street Fair/San Diego -9/1999
KPBS FM/San Diego: May, June, & August, 1999
Twiggs/San Diego - 8/1999 Claire de Lune/San Diego - 7/1999
The Book Garden/San Diego - 3/1999 Intersection House/San Diego - 11/1998
El Campo Ruse/San Diego - 10/1996
Woodbury Univ./Los Angeles - 11/1995
Laguna Beach Public Library - 8/1991

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Born in:

Norfolk

Raised in:

Various, NONE

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=… [2]

Prizes won:

Third place winner, Bookhabit Poetry Contest, 2008. First Place winner, Pirate Enclave poetry contest, December, 2001. Poem, “Into This Corner of the Universe” used in California Poets’ curriculum, 2001-‘02. Honorable Mention, San Gabriel Valley poetry contest, April, 2000. Second place winner, Rendezvous Cafe slam, November, 1999.

Identifies as:

Mixed-Race

Prefers to work with:

Any