Background
Mayer, Barbara Jane was born on November 14, 1948 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Bernard Joseph and Grace June (Ruebe) Amann.
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Barbara Jane Mayer, American Writer. Recipient Sam Ragan award Crucible, 1993, 2d Place award, 1997, 2d Place award John Foster West Contest, 1994, 1st Place award Nostalgia, 1995. Member North Carolina Writers' Network (scholar 1995), Charlotte Writers Club (advisory board since 1995, 2nd place award 1991, 95), Poetry Society South Carolina. (Peter Pan award 1995).
Education
Bachelor in English magna cum laude, Marquette University, 1970. Master of Arts in Media Communications, Governor's State University, 1979.
Career
Reporter, religion editor Southtown Economist, Chicago, 1970-1972. Editor Lemont (Illinois) Herald, 1972-1974. Reporter, feature writer Joliet (Illinois) Herald, 1974-1979.
Instructor journalism Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois, 1979-1981. Public relations director Glenwood (Illinois) School Boys, 1981-1982. Staff writer Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1986-1991.
Freelance writer Mooresville, North Carolina, since 1982.
Achievements
Membership
Member North Carolina Writers' Network (scholar 1995), Charlotte Writers Club (advisory board since 1995, 2nd place award 1991, 95), Poetry Society South Carolina. (Peter Pan award 1995).
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Married Donald Gene Mayer, October 16, 1971.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1970
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1979