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Expertise

Will answer all questions related to writing fiction short stories, including plotting, theme, style, narration, etc.,. Will not answer questions about copyright, publication laws, marketing, etc.,.

Experience

I've been writing fiction for some 35 years, mostly short fiction, in all genres (..western, science fiction, mainstream).

Publications
"South Dakota Review," "Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine," "Hometown Press."

Education/Credentials
BA, Liberal Arts, with major course work in literature and fiction writing.

Awards and Honors
1st place, Portland State University annual fiction contest.

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