Simone Inguanez (born 3 December 1971) is a

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author and poet. She is the eldest of 3 siblings. Born in

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, she went on to live with her family in

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. She now lives in Kalkara. She qualified from the

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, with a degree in law, forensics and psychology. In 2005 she published her book ''Ftit Mara, Ftit Tifla''. Inguanez forms part of a number of literary groups and societies, and is well known in the local literary sphere. She currently holds the position of Diversity and Communities Associate on the Arts Council Malta board.

Publications

* ''Water, Earth, Fire and I'', 2005 * ''Ftit Mara, Ftit Tifla'', 2005

References

1971 births Living people 21st-century Maltese poets Maltese women poets 21st-century Maltese women writers University of Malta alumni People from Cospicua English-language writers from Malta {{Malta-poet-stub