The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Issue 729, January/February 2017

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The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Issue 729, January/February 2017

Written by C.C. Finlay
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Contents:Homecoming by Rachel PollackVinegar and Cinnamon by Nina Kiriki HoffmanOne Way by Rick NorwoodDunnage for the Soul by Robert ReedThere Used to Be Olive Trees by Rich LarsonThe Regression Test by Wole TalabiA Gathering on Gravity's Shore by Gregor HartmanOn the Problem of Replacement Children: Prevention, Coping, and Other Practical Strategies by Debbie UrbanskiAlexandria by Monica ByrneWetherfell's Reef Runics by Marc LaidlawKingship by Mary Soon Lee

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Pages 256
Language Eng
Published January, 2017
ISBN 33615717
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C.C. Finlay

C.C. Finlay is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, C.C. Finlay enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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