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Alan Cogan
A sharp observer of everyday life in Mexico, this British-born writer brought a storyteller’s eye to travel, culture, and the small surprises of living abroad. His work ranges from science fiction to reflective nonfiction, giving listeners a mix of imagination and lived experience.
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About the author
Born in Carlisle, England, Alan Cogan (1927–2020) immigrated to Toronto in 1949 and spent about forty years working in advertising, public relations, and business communications in Canada and Australia.
After retiring, he and his wife Cecilia lived for many years in Ajijic, Mexico, before returning to Canada in 2006. Writing for MexConnect, he became known for thoughtful pieces on Mexican life, travel, and culture, often blending practical detail with humor and personal reflection.
Alan Cogan was also active as a writer of science fiction short stories in the 1950s, and his work is listed by both Project Gutenberg and LibriVox. That mix of speculative fiction and memoir-like observation gives his writing an approachable voice and a wide range of moods.