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    Frostbite
    Frostbite
    Frostbite
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    Frostbite

    By Joe McKenzie

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    A collection of seasonal poetry that reflects the writer's introspective view of winter. Influenced by Poe, Frost and Kipling.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoe McKenzie
    Release dateOct 17, 2014
    ISBN9781311567567
    Frostbite
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    Joe McKenzie

    Joe McKenzie is 48 years old. He resides in Northern California and has spent his life working on or near the water. He's been employed as a commercial fisherman, run tugboats for marine construction, and currently is employed as an oyster farmer. He has written in private since he was in high school.

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