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About Michael
After a stint in the Peace Corps in Chad, Michael Varga became an American diplomat serving primarily in the Middle East. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor’s degree in English from Rider University.
Michael is a playwright and actor, as well as a poet and a writer of fiction. His Peace Corps novel, Under Chad’s Spell, is available at Amazon. Three of his plays have been produced. “Collapsing Into Zimbabwe,” a short story, earned him first prize in the competition sponsored by the Toronto Star. “Chad Erupts In Strife,” a short story, won the 2014 fiction open sponsored by Glimmer Train Magazine. His columns have appeared in various newspapers and journals. For other works by Michael Varga, visit his website (his name with no spaces between names followed by dot com)
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Under Chad's Spell Adventure When 2 young lovers (Peace Corps Volunteers) in Chad are sent to different parts of the country, their affair ends. A civil war erupts, forcing them to adapt as different tribes battle to topple the government.
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Casablanca Express (
1989 )
Drama by Sergio Martino GI Medic I have 8 lines at the very end of the film, starring Glenn Ford, Donald Pleasance and Jason Connery.
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Toronto Star Short Story Contest (first prize) "Collapsing Into Zimbabwe"
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Glimmer Train Fiction Open (first prize) "Chad Erupts In Strife"
Education
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University of Notre Dame
(1983-1985) -
Rider University
(1973-1977)
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