Background
Dooley, Maura Denise was born on May 18, 1957 in Truro, Cornwall, England. Daughter of Denis Joseph and Mary Ellen (Harrigan) Dooley.
Dooley, Maura Denise was born on May 18, 1957 in Truro, Cornwall, England. Daughter of Denis Joseph and Mary Ellen (Harrigan) Dooley.
Bachelor with honors Literature, University York, England, 1978. Postgraduate certified in education, University Bristol, England, 1981.
Bookseller Discovery Fine Arts, York, 1978-1980. Teacher English literature Essex Education Authority, Saffron Walden, England, 1980-1981. Freelance reviewer, 1980-1984.
Center director Arvon Foundation, Hebden Bridge, England, 1982-1987. Literature officer Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Center, London, since 1987. Member board management Arvon Foundation Lumb Bank, Hebden Bridge, since 1989.
Member Southern Arts Association (chair literature panel), Poetry Book Society London (board management 1986-1989).