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    The Mysterious Case of the Missing Fire Tower Worker

    Stephanie Stewart was an experienced fire watcher working an isolated post. Someone targeted her.

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    By Alice Henderson | March 7, 2025

    How to Address an Issue in Your Fiction – And Even Inspire Activism

    How to Address an Issue in Your Fiction – And Even Inspire Activism

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    How to Use the Environment of a Novel to Enhance Suspense

    Sometimes the setting really is a character in itself. But how do you get there?

    By Alice Henderson | November 9, 2021

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    Why Using Accurate Science in Your Fiction Is So Important

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