The Perfect Man

30 May 2006

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Lauren McLaughlin has a science fiction short story, "The Perfect Man," in today's Salon. (An ad view may be required for full access.)

Way to go, Lauren!

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William Shunn

Hugo and Nebula Award nominee. Creator of Proper Manuscript Format, Spelling Bee Solver, Tylogram, and more. Banned in Canada.

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Short Fiction

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Serial

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Root: Coda

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