About Colin Mackay
Lived 1951 – 2003 (aged 52). Colin Mackay was a British poet.
Colin Mackay (26 July 1951 – 26 or 28 July 2003) was a poet and novelist. His final work was an autobiography entitled Jacob's Ladder which included talking about his planned suicide.
Books The Sound of the Sea (1990) The Song of the Forest: A Fable of Magical Scotland (1986) Cold Night Lullaby (1998) House of Lies (1998) Fires in the Night Howling at the Moon
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Colin Mackay?
British poet (1951-2003)
When was Colin Mackay born?
Colin Mackay was born on 26 July 1951.
When did Colin Mackay die?
Colin Mackay died on 28 July 2003.
What was Colin Mackay's occupation?
Colin Mackay was a poet.
What nationality was Colin Mackay?
Colin Mackay was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Colin Mackay (writer)
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