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I am a writer and teacher from New York City. I have ties to North Carolina and Florida also. I teach special education English in the NYC public schools and also teach college part-time and do SAT and SHSAT preparation. I have MFA in fiction from University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, MA in writing from Florida State, and BA in Humanities from New College of Florida. I am married to Julie since 1999. Julie and I live in Queens, NY. I am a performing poet and percussionist with The Exploration Project avant-garde multimedia recording and performing group, founded by Scott Rifkin and featuring Eric Henty, Peter Dragotta, and a list of guest performers.


Simon Myth update. Today I had some time to work. Here's what I did...

I typed up the end of Chapter 32, which was already drafted in my notebook. A few improvements.

I finished a first draft of Chapter 39. I don't like what I wrote, but I may change my mind when I get some distance.

I cancelled Chapter 40. The book's too long and my ideas for it are too vague. I can always do a short story anothe... Read more of this blog post »
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Published on March 11, 2013 19:06 • 30 views • Tags: matt-posner, school-of-the-ages
Average rating: 4.45 · 160 ratings · 58 reviews · 14 distinct works · Similar authors
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I enjoyed Ruby Blue which has an appealing heroine, a good supporting cast, and does a good job of creating a contrast between a carefree summer vacation an...more
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