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In a Fix
On repairing rather than replacing that which no longer serves
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Cynthia Swanson
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At Your Service
The Power of Gift Economies
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How Books Are Bought and Sold
A bit of transparency...and no judgment.
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Cynthia Swanson
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Price Drop Alert: The Glass Forest & Anyone But Her
Forgive the promo, but I wanted you to know.
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Cynthia Swanson
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Books Will Get Us Through
(Yes, audiobooks count.)
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Cynthia Swanson
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Something in the Air...
Scary or energizing? You decide.
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Cynthia Swanson
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Now What?
Thoughts on post-publication, traditional vs. indie publishing, and what lies ahead.
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Cynthia Swanson
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The What If Journal
The What If Journal
Reflections, happenings, and possibilities from Cynthia Swanson, author of The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her; editor of Denver Noir.
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