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Scott Lyerly was born in Washington DC, and grew up just over the line in Silver Spring, Maryland. He attended school at the University of Maryland, College Park, earning a Bachelor's degree in English Literature. He worked for nearly a decade as a bookseller before moving into information technology. He currently works as an IT Manager for a large retail company. He lives in central Massachusetts with his family.

Scott’s previously publications include short fiction in the anthologies Ignition, and Thank You, Death Robot, both published by Silverthought Press. His debut novel, THE LAST LINE, published by Crooked Lane Books, will be available in 2024. ...more

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“Blue Moon,” and the Love of Language

A couple of us went to see Blue Moon Friday night. If you’ve not heard of this movie, it is inspired by the letters between Lorenz “Larry” Hart and the object of his late-in-life affection, Elizabeth Weiland. Hart, for those unfamiliar with the name, was the first principal writing partner of Richard Rodgers, before Oscar Hammerstein entered the picture. Rodgers and Hart write some pretty big musi

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	The Last Line 3.94 avg rating — 106 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thank You, Death Robot by Mark R. Brand (Editor), Gayla Chaney, Roger Haller 4.10 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2009 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Silverthought: Ignition by Paul Evan Hughes (Editor), Russell Lutz, Scott Lyerly (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2005	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Different Seasons

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The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe, #1)

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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines

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