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Darren Groth

Author

5214 Lynn Place
Delta BC
V4K 1E8
Phone: 604 940 8180
Email: mvp@darrengroth.com
Web: www.darrengroth.com

Born: Australia

Biography

Darren Groth, a prominent author, speaker and mentor, was born and raised in Australia and now resides in Delta BC. He has written two fiction novels: 'MVP - Most Valuable Potential' and 'The Procrastinator'. 'MVP – Most Valuable Potential' was shortlisted for Best Young Adult Book in Australia's richest literary event - the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards; was selected for the prestigious '100 Must-Read Books From Queensland' list; and has attracted interest from LA film agency Paul Kohner Inc. His new adult novel, 'The Umbilical Word', will be published in 2008.

Darren has appeared at numerous literary events including the Brisbane Writers' Festival and the National Young Writers' Festival. He has been a guest speaker, workshop/masterclass facilitator and writer-in-residence for literary organisations, writing groups, schools and libraries. He remains a registered Mentor with the Australian Society of Authors.

When he's not watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? with his beautiful Canadian wife, he's head-banging to Spiderbait with his six year old twins.

Published Works

The Procrastinator, Jacobyte Books, 2000; second ed. Poseidon, 2006.
MVP - Most Valuable Potential, Ninderry Press, 2003

Awards

Australian Society of Authors Mentorship Award 1999
Judges' Request Entrant, New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards Community Relations Book category, 2004
Shortlisted, Queensland Premier's Literary Awards Young Adult Book category, 2004
Official Selection Books From Our Backyard: 100 Must-Read Books from Queensland', 2006

Available For

School visits, workshops, residencies and mentorship


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