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M.J. Carlson

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M.J. Carlson is an American science fiction author. Four of his short stories: Paradox Effect, A Simple Breach Of Etiquette, Promises in a Reflecting Pool (Of Love and Sacrifice), and St. George, the Princess, and the Dragon received honorable mentions in the Writers of the Future contest in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016, respectively. One of his early novels, The Alien Who Fell and a short story, Wish Upon a Falling Star were finalists in the 2010 Florida Writers Association Royal Palm Literary Award competition. CHANGED, INDIGO MAN, ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION: Nicole Piricelli, book 1, and DISINHIBITION: Nicole Piricelli, book 2 are currently available. Two more, THE ALIEN WHO FELL and THE MISSING TRICK LIST: Nicole Piricelli, book 3 are schedul ...more

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