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Paul Mann was born and educated in England. He began his career as a journalist working for newspapers and magazines in London, New York, Montreal and Sydney. His first position was with the Evening Chronicle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK and he later became sub-editor at London's Evening Standard. In 1982 Mann became an Australian citizen. He turned to freelance writing in 1983 and has contributed to newspapers and magazines throughout Australia, Canada and the USA.

After living in South Australia, Mann moved, during the 1990s, first to Canada and then to Maine, USA.