Michael McGrath

20232024
Written By Alanna Rusnak

Michael McGrath, writer

Michael McGrath is originally from Canmore, Alberta, back when it was just a grubby little coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies and not the posh mountain resort it is today. Until his retirement Michael was a high school PE teacher in Calgary and, having since married an American, he now splits his time between Calgary and Chicago. In addition to holding a green card, he’s a dual citizen of Canada and Ireland. His essays have also appeared in The Bookends Review, Rocky Mountain Outlook, The Penmen Review, and Adelaide Literary Magazine.

The House of Phyllis — Volume 8, Issue 3

The House of Phyllis offers a darkly humorous glimpse into Michael McGrath’s childhood as he and his mother butted heads over conflicting style sense.

Stayin’ Alive — Volume 7, Issue 4

In his personal essay, Stayin’ Alive, Michael McGrath recounts his childhood in Canmore, Alberta; navigating the experience of after-school jobs in a grubby little coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies.

Alanna Rusnak

With over eighteen years of design experience, powerful understanding of publishing technology, a passionate love for stories, and a desire to make dreams come true, Alanna Rusnak is your advocate, mentor, friend, cheerleader, and the owner/operator of Chicken House Press.

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