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Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 147, December 2018

Written by Neil Clarke
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FICTIONMarshmallows by D.A. XIAOLIN SPIRES Bringing Down the Sky by ALAN BAOWhen We Find Our Voices by ELEANNA CASTROIANNIThe Names and Motions by SHELDON J. PACOTTIMaster Zhao: The Tale of an Ordinary Time Traveler by ZHANG RANTwo-Year Man by KELLY ROBSONNON-FICTIONThe Modern Search for the Fountain of Youth by DOUG DLUZEN37 Rejections, Language Obsessions, and Dance: A Conversation with Rich Larson by CHRIS URIEAnother Word: In the Home of Anthony Burgess' Harpsichord by JASON HELLEREditor's Desk: A Note to End On by NEIL CLARKEPODCASTSMarshmallows by D.A. XIAOLIN SPIRES, read by KATE BAKERARTBelt 71 by PASCAL BLANCHÉ

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Pages 150
Language Eng
Publisher Wyrm Publishing
Published December 1, 2018
ISBN 43255926
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Neil Clarke is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Neil Clarke enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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