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Stephen King has always had a gift for taking the supernatural and making it feel unsettlingly close to home. With Later, he delivers a story that is as eerie and thrilling as you’d expect—but also strangely tender, deeply human, and, for me, incredibly resonant. A Premise That Hooks, A Voice That Lingers Later follows Jamie …
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Being part of a beta reader group led by Bianca Marais, the host of the podcast “The Shit No One Tells You About Writing,” has been both a revelatory and challenging experience. Our journey began a year ago with a group of five, swiftly narrowing down to a steadfast trio that convenes every three weeks. …
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In the world of literature, the determination of what constitutes a "good" book often sparks debates, discussions, and sometimes, perplexity. Goodreads, a platform widely respected for its book recommendations and reviews, recently unveiled its list of the best books for 2023. Notably, the top memoir on this prestigious list happens to be Britney Spears's newly …
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Upon amassing a considerable following within the Twitter writing community, the algorithm concluded that I was not a human user, leading to the permanent suspension of my account, which cannot be appealed.
Tate Basildon 