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Joshua Cox-Steib

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I'm an avid reader, and have been ever since I fell into it by an oddity of fate in the sixth grade. My best friend wouldn't quit talking to me about a fantasy series that he was reading. I borrowed the first book from him to guard myself from any further ranting (he couldn't very well talk about parts of the series I hadn't read yet, could he?). I ended up reading the book almost by accident. I couldn't stop reading, and I still can't.
My wife and I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma - along with our small army of pets, and our books. ...more

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Can you tell us a two-sentence horror story?

Joshua Cox-Steib When the lights go out and the house goes silent, listen for the small sounds. Listen for the faint creak of boards and the slight rustling of curtain…moreWhen the lights go out and the house goes silent, listen for the small sounds. Listen for the faint creak of boards and the slight rustling of curtains, for this is all you'll hear, all the warning you'll get before they come for you.

//this next is fun, but stylistically at the edge of bounds imo. That's why I included the one above.//

Look deep into your soul and stare at the darkness you keep hidden from yourself and others. Don't look away or let your mind wander as the visceral disgust rises through your core, or placate yourself with soothing justifications, but instead see every highlight of fear, pain, and betrayal for the lesson it gives.

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If you could travel to any fictional book world, where would you go and what would you do there?

Joshua Cox-Steib This is a subtly disturbing question. Much of what I read is based in fictional worlds with levels of human suffering that dwarf our own by far, thoug…moreThis is a subtly disturbing question. Much of what I read is based in fictional worlds with levels of human suffering that dwarf our own by far, though the authors don't always dwell on it. It comes down to the dilemma of writing a utopian story; when everything is good, what story of interest is there? How do you engage readers without needing to disrupt your utopia?

There are books out there that confront the challenge of those questions, but they aren't what my mind settled on. There are a lot of books that go with a progression from dystopian towards utopian. Stranger in a Strange Land comes to mind, though the elements of dystopia are somewhat subtle. The book follows a progression of human intolerance but closes on what is simultaneously a scene of hate-fueled violence while also being the demarcation of a shift towards tolerance, love, and growth. I think that world would be a good one to visit about twenty to thirty years after the book ended.

And what would I there? Why study the Martian language, of course. While not singular in its conceptualization, the way that patterns of thought are tied into language and into the possibilities of how one can interact with reality is exceptionally well done in this book. (less)

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	The Adventures of Manny Lark: A Sip From The Bloodwell 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prey to the Aswang (Modern Magic Book 1) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Fortune of Goblins: Mesa-Tulsa 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Inn of Adventurers: First, Introductions it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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