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Born in America and received two worthless college degrees. Ran away to England in 2000. Was homeless in England for five years. Arrived back in America in 2005, she became a freelance writer in 2006. She stopped in 2022.

Not the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (2014) is her first and probably last eBook. She has also contributed to A Cup of Comfort for Horse Lovers (2008), The Best of Every Day Fiction (2008) and Polluto 6: Identity Theft & the Octopus Kid (2011).

Rena is a domestic abuse survivor and also suffers from migraines, gambling addiction, and endogenous recurring depression. She spends most of her time taking care of her pets and her crippled mother. She is also a horseless horse lover, which is why she collects so many horse bo
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Rena Sherwood I'm 49. My Mom says I've been reading since I was 4. So that's 45 years of reading. I guess if you break the numbers down I am a slow reader after all…moreI'm 49. My Mom says I've been reading since I was 4. So that's 45 years of reading. I guess if you break the numbers down I am a slow reader after all. Sometimes doing the reviews were fun but I just don't have time to do many reviews anymore. Thanks for your question. Hope you are well.(less)
Rena Sherwood I would like to review any Sherlock Holmes book, yes.
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Today is the fifth anniversary of the death of my beloved dog Pony. Fitting enough time to say goodbye to blogging. Since this is the first post in three years, this shouldn't be a surprise.

Since Pony died:

* my Dad died six months later

* Hugo died at age 11 at what was thought to be a particularly aggressive form of cancer

* the rest of the goldfish died, the oldest being at least 13

* my Mom has ha

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Rena Sherwood Rena Sherwood said: " Review in a bit.

Once again, Jack Gaughan returns to do his blocky pen and ink illustrations, which appear on the title page and then at the titles of each selection.

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* "Introduction" by Our Co-editors.
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* "Acknowledgements" by Our Editor. Thanks everyone who participated in making the book, including Neil Gaiman, who couldn't get a story done in time for this anthology.
* "Introduction" by Our Editor. The usual synopsis of
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I first read a paperback of this when I was homeless in England. It sure helped take my mind off of my homelessness and abusive (now ex) boyfriend. I remember it being a book to get lost in.

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Cute. Shows you how not to describe a lost pet if you ever want him found, in 185 words.

The full-color illustrations by Bettina Guthridge were much better than the text. The human characters showed a lot of diversity. It was nice that the artist incl
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This is the revised 1969 edition of Farmer Collins, which was originally published in 1947. The illustrator this time around is Blevin (one name only.) This has a bright, psychedelic feel along the lines of the 1977 animated movie The Hobbit.

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This book was dedicated to Maas' mother, who raised Angora rabbits for 30+ years. Which makes me wonder:

* Did she ever stop raising Angora rabbits?
* Was she glad that this book was dedicated to her?

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Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year by Lester del Rey
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Del Rey's swan song as Editor. Next year, Gardner Dozois would take over and completely change this series from a fun read at 200 pages to fucking work to slog through with 1000+ pages with teeny-tiny print, and the yearly essays from Hell.

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Once again, Jack Gaughan returns to do his blocky pen and ink illustrations, which appear on the title page and then at the titles of each selection.

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Rena Sherwood Majenta wrote: "Hi, Rena! Peaceful blessed greetings. Thanks for contacting me, Friend Request Accepted! I hope you've had a good week and will have a great weekend. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Co..."

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Majenta Hi, Rena! Peaceful blessed greetings. Thanks for contacting me, Friend Request Accepted! I hope you've had a good week and will have a great weekend. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Congratulations on your books! Blessings!

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