James Deahl (born 1945) is a Canadian poet and publisher.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Deahl grew up in the city and in and around the
Laurel Highlands region of the Appalachian Mountains. He moved to Canada in
1970 and holds dual American/Canadian citizenship. He is a founding member of
the Canadian Poetry Association.
A cycle of his poems is the focus of a one-hour television special, Under the
Watchful Eye (1993), the audio tape of which was later released by Broken Jaw
Press.
Deahl has taught creative writing and Canadian literature at Norwell District
Secondary School, Seneca College, and Ryerson University. He is currently the
publisher of Unfinished Monument Press.
Deahl lives in Hamilton, Ontario. His wife, the editor and artist Gilda Mekler passed
away in February 2007, suddenly.
Currently establishing the 1st Annual People’s Poetry Festival August 4-7 2007 in
Ontario, Canada in memory of Canadian Poet Al Purdy.
Interesting Links:
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Literary Bio by Chris Faiers
Chris Faiers
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