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“. . . strange and fantastic things really happen. During a rainstorm in Australia, fish fall from the sky; several Southern states consider legislation that would make the licking of toads illegal; Lisa Presley marries Michael Jackson. You read these things and you think to yourself that realism may not be the best medium through which to express the real world.”

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Karen Joy Fowler

Karen Joy Fowler is a renowned American author, born on February 7, 1950. Her works are known for their unique perspective and rich imagination, blending science fiction with literature to create captivating stories. more

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