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THOSE BRIGHTER STARS
Aug 01, 2016

Here’s the stunning cover art for the August 2016 edition of Lightspeed Magazine.  The artwork by Elizabeth Leggett is for my first contact story,  THOSE BRIGHTER STARS, which is now available to read (or listen to) for free either at Lightspeed or at i09 here.

Also, here’s my Author’s Spotlight interview with Jason Ridler, who asks some penetrating and insightful questions about my story.

Cover Art by Elizabeth Leggett

 

 

 

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