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  1. 07-23-2013 11:51 AM #1
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    Thankee big-big, Bev. I liked the closing couple paragraphs the best.
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    Is that online only, or is it in a print edition?
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    The illustration has a page number, so I'm guessing it's in the magazine, too--but just guessing. I don't see it in the TOC for the current issue.
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    Thanks Bev. Interesting subject and perspective although I thought SK was a bit defensive in his thoughts about how readers may respond to Dr. Sleep.
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    I kept hoping for a reference to the opening line in The Gunslinger! And was a bit surprised to learn which opening line he thought was his best!

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