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John Bradford

I am a retired English teacher working on my first novel. In addition to writing, I enjoy reading, traveling, and taking long walks. I currently live in Canton, GA, where I taught for 20 years. Prior to that, I was in corporate America for 20 years; five of those years were spent in Dallas, TX. Retirement is definitely the best!!! I grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida. Go Gators!

Writers Retreat in Iceland by John Bradford @IcelandWriters #IcelandWriters #Authors

June 7, 2023June 2, 2023 by John Bradford

My friends laughed at me when I told them I would attend a writers retreat in Iceland. “You’re just looking for an excuse to travel,” they told me. Is there a better excuse? The Iceland Writers Retreat is held annually the last week of April. Yes, you have many opportunities …

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