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Listed as:

Poet

Public address:

Hamilton

Canada

CA

Email:

adamsr@mcmaster.ca

Bio:

After wandering down many paths (printer, paratrooper, academic, activist, politician) Roy Adams took up "the craft so long to lerne" in 2012. He was born in Philly, emigrated to Canada in 1973 and is a dual citizen. He has published more than 40 poems and has given open mic performances in Ontario, Delaware and New Jersey.

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Born in:

philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania

Raised in:

philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania

Prizes won:

Judges Choice Award, Canadian Authors' Assn (Niagara Br) annual poetry contest, 2015, 2018; Honourable Mention, William Henry Drummond Poetry Contest, 2016; 2nd place Chaucer of Cheese Category, James McIntyre Poetry Contest, 2016; 2nd place, J.C. Herbert Award, James McIntyre Poetry Contest, 2016, 3rd place, Chaucer of Cheese Award, 2017; Honourable Mention, Open Heart 11 Poetry Competition, The Ontario Poetry Society, 2017.

What I'm reading now:

Why Poetry" by Matthew Zapruder

The Ode Less Trabvelled by Stephen Fry

Identifies as:

Irish American

Prefers to work with:

Adults