Peter Veres
Peter Veres is a Canadian author who has written more than 20 books and won several awards for his fiction. He was born in Hungary and moved to Canada in 1957, where he has since lived with his wife and two children. Peter’s writing career began in the early 1970s, when he started publishing short stories in magazines such as Chatelaine and Toronto Life. His first novel, The Half-Life of Happiness, was published in 1982. Since then, he has gone on to write such acclaimed novels as The Last House in the Valley (1984), The Golden years (1986), and The End of the Alphabet (1988). In addition to his fiction, Peter Veres has also written several books on Canadian history and culture, including A History of Canada in Ten Maps (2003) and The Penguin Book of Canadian Stories (2005). He currently lives in Toronto.
My mission
Peter Veres is a highly accomplished author who has won numerous awards for his work. His first novel, “The Half-Life of Happiness,” was published in 1982 to great acclaim. Since then he has written many more novels, as well as books on Canadian history and culture. He currently resides in Toronto with his wife and two children. Peter Veres’s writing is characterized by a deep understanding of human nature and a keen insight into the human condition. He is a master of creating believable and compelling characters that readers can’t help but care about. If you’re looking for an author who can transport you to another world and make you laugh, cry, and think, then look no further than Peter Veres.
Education
- Professional Coach Certification — 2015
- PhD in Human Resource Management — 2009
- Master in Human Resource Management — 2006
- Bachelor in Psychology — 2004
Peter Veres
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