John A Vanek

Born and raised in the Cleveland, Ohio area, John Vanek received his bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University, where his passion for creative writing took root. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester, did his internship at University Hospitals of Cleveland, and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic.

While practicing medicine for a quarter century, his interest in writing never waned. Medicine was his wife, writing his mistress, and mysteries & poetry his drugs of choice. He began honing his craft by attending creative writing workshops and college
courses. At first pursuing his passion solely for himself and his family, he was surprised and gratified when his work won contests and was published in a variety of literary journals, anthologies, and magazines.

John now lives happily as an ink-stained-wretch in Florida where he teaches a poetry workshop for seniors at a local college. He enjoys swimming, hiking, sunshine, good friends, and red wine.