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M. Turville Heitz

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October 18

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A former journalist, editor, and farmer, M. Turville Heitz’s short fiction appeared in anthologies and magazines before she took a break to collect a PhD and teach science and technical communications to undergrads. She lives on a defunct farm near Madison, Wisconsin where she coddles chickens and is kept by cats. She can be found on social media at megt.bsky.social
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	Wizard Fantastic: 21 Tales of Those Who Dare to Master the Powers and Perils of Realms Beyond the Mortal World by Martin H. Greenberg (Editor), Jane Yolen (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Adam Stemple (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 3.70 avg rating — 88 ratings — published 1997 — 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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	Specters from a Dream (The Enchanter's Web #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 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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This is a well written discussion of how we talk about climate change. I'm familiar with most of what's here so I was a bit impatient to get to the point. Friederici argues that we need to change the narrative, the stories we tell. So much of our dis ...more
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This book is my introduction to the Southern Reach series. I didn't have preconceived notions or even a frame of reference before picking the book up, knowing that as a prequel it should be able to stand alone. Evocative in its description of the nat ...more
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