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Gregory Blecha

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Burroughs,Barth,Burgess

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Greg is the author of two novels, "Love in the Time of the Apocalypse", and "The Land of Magical Thinking". He lives in South Florida with his wife and children. ...more

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	The Land Of Magical Thinking: A Fable 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2011 — 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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“I feel like the genie, captive in the lamp for a thousand years. I will marry the first person who will open the door, male or female, and consummate the union on the spot.

In a thousand years, I shall vow to slay whoever opens the door; but in another thousand years, I shall grant them three wishes.”

Love in the Time of the Apocalypse

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