Английская Википедия:Andrew Peacock (writer)

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Andrew Peacock is a Canadian author and retired veterinarian residing in Freshwater-Carbonear, Newfoundland.[1] His debut book, Creatures of the Rock: A Veterinarian's Adventures in Newfoundland was long-listed for the 2015 Leacock Medal for Humour[2] and won the 2015 Newfoundland Book Award. [3][4][5]

Life

Peacock was born in Toronto and raised in Kapuskasing, Ontario.[2] He moved from Ontario to Newfoundland in 1982 after graduating from the University of Guelph as a doctor of veterinary medicine.[6] Peacock practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian in rural Newfoundland from 1982 to 2010.[1] After retiring from veterinary practice, he wrote two books, both of which are inspired by his time as a veterinarian.[7] He also previously owned an independent bookstore in Carbonear called "Waterwords" with his wife. [8] Along with his literary career, Peacock worked for the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians. [9]

Works

  • Creatures of the Rock (2014)[10]
  • One Brave Boy and His Cat (2019)[7]
  • VIRAL (2020)
  • Bifocal (2021)

Awards

  • 2015 Leacock Medal for Humour (long-listed) for Creatures of the Rock[2]
  • 2015 Newfoundland and Labrador Book Awards (won) for Creatures of the Rock[3][4][5]

References

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