Jason Mashak
- Writer
Jason Mashak (b. 1973) was born and grew up in Michigan, then lived in Georgia, Tennessee, and Oregon. He studied English and education at Portland State University, earning two degrees there before following his family roots to Eastern Europe in 2006. Mashak has written one book of poetry, Salty as a Lip (Haggard and Halloo; Austin, TX), which was named one of Black Heart Magazine's six "Most Kick-Ass Books of 2010." His writing can be found in English and in translation, in a wide range of literary publications. He has also been a featured writer at several international poetry festivals.