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I read all of his stories I could grab.

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What a wonderful story, Tom.

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Feb 12Liked by Thomas Pluck

I can’t put it better than Kent and Antonia so I’ll just say I thoroughly agree with them & all best otherwise.

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Feb 11·edited Feb 11Liked by Thomas Pluck

These days I am indifferent, if not averse, to 99% of Science Fiction -- regardless of medium.

So it surprises people to learn I used to subscribe to STARLOG magazine. There was interview with Ellison where he explained that whenever he met a fan being too effusive in praising his work, he'd make a point picking his nose!

(His own, I mean -- not the fan's 😆)

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Feb 11Liked by Thomas Pluck

Wonderful account of this!! I had the pleasure of meeting Dan Simmons and dining with him and we discussed Harlan at length.

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I’m thoroughly entertained by the sendoff “All best otherwise” after “bugger off and leave me alone.”

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I'm going to try to not be a toxic fan, but Mr. Pluck is a hell of a writer, as illustrated by this piece about another fellow who was a hell of a writer.

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