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Jonathan Ball is a writer, filmmaker, scholar, and teacher. He holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Calgary, with specializations in Canadian Literature and Literary Theory, and a focus in Creative Writing. He is the author of two books of poetry: Ex Machina (BookThug, 2009) and the forthcoming Clockfire (Coach House, 2010).
Jonathan is also a screenwriter and director. His film Spoony B aired on The Comedy Network and he is the co-author of an original screenplay, Way of the Samurai, which was re-written by the director as the independent feature film Snake River. Jonathan is the former short films programmer for the Gimli Film Festival and the former editor of the literary journal dandelion
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On this website you'll find information on Jonathan's academic work and creative writing, his film work, and other things, including posts on news and events, and his blog. You may also want to check out Jonathan's humour column, Haiku Horoscopes, or his C.V. and rates. Read the FAQ if you have any questions, and feel free to contact Jonathan.
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Writing
As a creative writer Jonathan focuses on fiction and poetry. Here you'll find information on books, chapbooks, articles, and journal publications, along with full-text samples.
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Film
Jonathan is a film director and screenwriter, and has worked on films by other directors in various capacities as a crew member. His short film Spoony B appeared on The Comedy Network.
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Academic
Jonathan holds a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, and is a sessional instructor at both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg.
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