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    Pulp Penciller: The Noir Comics of Marshall Rogers

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    What I’ve Learned From Writing in Other Genres

    What I’ve Learned From Writing in Other Genres

    Over 40 years, Hope Adams has written for children, young adults, and more. She's bringing some lessons to her first mystery novel.

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    California Son: A Conversation with T. Jefferson Parker

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