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As a writer and director for film and television, Allen Plone has been in working in the entertainment industry since he left his role as a Professor of Literature and Creative Writing. He taught at the California State University, San Francisco, California State University, San Jose and at the University of California, Santa Cruz before becoming a professional filmmaker. His short films have won awards at several major film festivals. His short stories, published in numerous magazines and journals have won Best Short Story awards, most prominently the Rosebud Short Story of the Year prize. He s published two prior books of poetry and one chapbook, titled, "Family Matters." His poems have appeared in many poetry journals, including, "BTS Journal," "Driftword," "Sea Letter," "Light," and "Rosebud." Plone has also published three children s books, Ned Smiles, As I Sit In My Garden, and Music Fairies. He has been a vegan for over 25 year, believing that we must have compassion for all living beings and that killing is wrong. He lives with his wife, Carol, and dog, Rufus, aka The Baron, in Palm Springs California.
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