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Steven’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Steven’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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A Steampunk Carol
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The Six Hundred Dollar Man
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Against All Gods
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Alexander's Odyssey
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A Tale More True (What Man Hath Wrought Book 8)
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What Was I Doing at ICON 49.5?
Last Saturday, I had a wonderful time at ICON 49.5. Most often held in Cedar Rapids, the Iowa Scifi Conference, or ICON, took place in Iowa City this year. Poised to celebrate their fiftieth anniversary in 2026, they decided to hold a one-day mini-conference this time, hence 49.5.
Book Signing
Conference organizers allowed me to set up at a table in the Iowa City Book Fair taking place the same
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