Kevin Major
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Kevin Major (born September 12, 1949) is a Canadian author who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador with his wife.[1] He writes for both young people and adults, including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, and plays.
Kevin Major | |
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Born | Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Occupation | Author |
Language | English |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | Memorial University |
Notable works | No Man's Land, Eating Between the Lines |
Notable awards | Vicky Metcalf Award |
Major was born and raised in Stephenville, Newfoundland. He later moved to St. John's where he attended Memorial University of Newfoundland. Before becoming a writer, he taught school in several parts of the province, including the Eastport Peninsula in Bonavista Bay.[1] His early novels are known for exploring issues such as adolescence and family. The novels were usually set on the island of Newfoundland. In 1992, he was awarded the Vicky Metcalf Award for his body of work. His more recent books are mostly adult fiction, including the Sebastian Synard murder mystery series.