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Caste - Isabel Wilkerson
Caste - Isabel Wilkerson

This is a book review for Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.

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The Last Murder at the End of the World - Stuart Turton
The Last Murder at the End of the World - Stuart Turton

In The Last Murder at the End of the World, Emory and her fellow villagers race against time to discover who murdered their elder, Niema.

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Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird - Henry Lien
Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird - Henry Lien

Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird digs deep into kishōtenketsu, aka the “four-act story structure,” as well as nested and circular storytelling.

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The Art of Dramatic Writing - Lajos Egri
The Art of Dramatic Writing - Lajos Egri

This is a book review for The Art of Dramatic Writing.

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I’m a brand builder by day and a world builder by night. I’m an up-and-coming author who writes speculative and fantasy NA fiction.

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Book cover titled "As We Convene: An Anthology of Time and Place" edited by Lauren T. Davila, featuring a dark ornate floral pattern with illustrations of iconic American landmarks and symbols such as the Statue of Liberty, American ships, and elements resembling vintage botanical illustrations.

A New Short Story

“The Argus” is in As We Convene from Inked In Grey Press. 16 stories. 16 settings. If you love worldbuilding, this anthology is for you.

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A futuristic doorway with a circular portal and robotic claw feet, emitting blue and orange lights.
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