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I run Short Story Squee & Snark, a weekly discussion club for short stories. Every week we read a short story from somewhere around the web, and discuss. Come join us!

Also, moderator-extraordinaire at Writers.SE.

So, yay, you've got lots of places to see my opinions on things!

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Do Daniel Handler's novels for adults share themes or tone with his Lemony Snicket work?
Feb 9, 2017
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Was there a specific being the "Lord of the Flies" was based on?
Feb 9, 2017
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How does interrupting Kubla Khan save humanity?
Jan 22, 2017
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Why does Stanley Uris react so gruesomely to It returning?
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Does an answer to the Sugar Bowl mystery exist?
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Is there any evidence of who assaulted Lola in "Atonement", given the final reveal?
Jan 19, 2017
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How many gables are there in the four-gabled house?
Feb 23, 2017
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Is there a central theme in I, Robot?
Jan 25, 2017
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What does the "crimson hexagon" represent in "The Library of Babel"?
Jan 25, 2017
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In "The Library of Babel" is the "cyclical book" really God?
Jan 25, 2017
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Does our site scope include libraries?
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Are "What type/kind/genre of book is this" questions okay?
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Is a question asking about the real-life inspiration for ALL characters in a book too broad?
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Proposal: Require explicit support for conjecture questions
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Under new processes, Monica's removal should complete the Conduct Review, not request Reinstatement
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My office wants infinite branch merges as policy; what other options do we have?
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How can I write about historical realities that readers mistakenly believe are unrealistic?
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Is it common to discuss the intent to leave with a manager before giving notice of resignation?

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