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Discover the remarkable literary journey of Michael Hogan, an Irish American author whose prose and poetry have captivated readers for over four decades. Praised by literary luminaries such as W.S. Merwin, Seamus Heaney, Ray Bradbury, and Clive Cussler, Hogan's work has graced the pages of magazines, periodicals, and anthologies, earning…


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Authors rarely issue “Reader” books anymore. Michael Hogan shows that to be a genuine shame with his extraordinary collection of exquisite writings - The Michael Hogan Reader. The icing on the cake is a variety of beautiful categories that grace the collection’s contents: Short Stories, Poetry, Flash Fiction, Memoirs, and Essays. Talk about a moveable feast! Mr. Hogan is a highly accomplished and well-established author, noted mainly for his insightful and evocative treatments of lesser-known historical events like The Irish Soldiers of Mexico and Abraham Lincoln and Mexico. What a gift he offers now by showcasing his talent with less…

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