Mackin, Jeanne

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MACKIN, Jeanne

MACKIN, Jeanne. American, b. 1951. Genres: History, Novels, Food and Wine, Homes/Gardens. Career: Cornell University, Ithaca, staff writer, 1978-93, editor affiliated with College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, 1979-82, intern supervisor in media services, 1984, instructor in writing skills for office professionals, 1990; Ithaca College, writing instructor, 1996-. Tompkins Cortland Community College, adjunct instructor in journalism, 1986; Goddard College, writing faculty. Guest lecturer and creative writing workshops leader. Freelance writer for consumer interest publications. Publications: The Frenchwoman (historical novel), 1989; The Queen's War (historical novel), 1991; The Cornell Book of Herbs and Edible Flowers, 1993; Dreams of Empire (novel), 1996; (with D. Ackerman) The Book of Love (anthology), 1998; The Sweet By and By (novel), 2001. Address: PO Box 849, Ithaca, NY 14851-0849, U.S.A.

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