Born and raised in Sioux Lookout,
Ontario, John Tavares is the son of Portuguese immigrants from Sao
Miguel, Azores. Having graduated from arts and science at Humber College and
journalism at Centennial College, he more recently earned a Specialized Honors
BA in English Literature from York University. His short fiction has been
published in a variety of print and online journals and magazines, in the US,
Canada, and internationally. Following a longtime fascination with economics,
he obtained certification in the Canadian Securities Course. His many passions
include journalism, literature, photography, writing, and coffee, and he enjoys
hiking and cycling.