Great Opening Lines:
“Marley was dead; to begin with.” Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol
Quips & Quotes:
“A friend is someone who stabs you in the front.” Oscar Wilde
Odditorium:
In 1788 William Brodie of Edinburgh, inventor of the drop gallows, was executed by means of his own device.
About the Author
I studied Russian and comparative literature and am a freelance editor. I like quirky and humorous writing, whether in fantasies, mysteries, or Russian literature. My husband and I lived in Austin, Texas, for many years and now live in Iowa City.
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