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Nice review, Ben. I actually hadn’t heard of this book, but I might have to look for it. True SF...
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If you mean the current, theme, I can’t take the credit for that. It’s Renegade, by...
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I’ve just stumbled upon your site and wanted to tell you how great I think your...
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just found out about the other book myself, waiting for it to be delivered. i dont blame you for...
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Andy
/ Wednesday, August 6th, 2008Welcome to the suck, young padwan. Bet you’re out before I am.
Conor
/ Thursday, August 7th, 2008Yo, congratulations! I mean, kind of. I mean, good luck! Not that you need it. It’s just…
This will rock. Enjoy every moment of it, and blog plentifully.
Tim
/ Sunday, August 24th, 2008Glad to see they got my name right for the reference letter too!