Jon Clinch
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born
September 12, 1954
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July 2007
about this author
A native of upstate New York and a graduate of Syracuse University, Jon Clinch has taught American Literature, been Creative Director for a Philadelphia ad agency, and run his own agency in the Philadelphia suburbs. His stories have appeared in John Gardner's MSS. magazine.
FINN, his first novel, has variously been described as "Ravishing" (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY), "Revelatory" (THE WASHINGTON POST), "Convincingly nightmarish" (NEWSWEEK), and "A triumph of imagination and graceful writing" (USA TODAY). He and his wife have one daughter.
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Finn: A Novel by Jon Clinch (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.69 — 576 ratings — published 2007 7 editions |
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"Best opening quote:
"Under a low sun, pursued by fish and mounted by crows and veiled in a loud swarm of bluebottle flies, the body comes down the river like a deadfall stripped clean."
Finn, p. 1"
— Jon Clinch
"Under a low sun, pursued by fish and mounted by crows and veiled in a loud swarm of bluebottle flies, the body comes down the river like a deadfall stripped clean."
Finn, p. 1"
— Jon Clinch
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hey jon! thanks for making me your friend! I am a huge fan of twain. been to hannibal numerous times, took a workshop there for teachers,and also took another workshop in hartford, connecticut for twain. both super weeks!i really liked your book , finn,and have recommended it to everyone i know.
gary
Hi Jon and thanks for adding me as a friend.If you have time, I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. I’m co-authoring a novel with a friend I've of 30 years. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too! There’s also a link to our book you can click on…clairkelley@synthasite.com. This site is brand new and in the editing stage as is our story. Please visit it as well. Blessings,
Jeannie
