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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 136, September 2021

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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 136, September 2021

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TABLE OF CONTENTSIssue 136, September 2021FROM THE EDITOR– “Editorial: September 2021” by John Joseph AdamsSCIENCE FICTION– “Judi” by Adam-Troy Castro– “Where You Left Me" by Thomas Ha– “Mister Dawn, How Can You Be So Cruel?” by Violet Allen– “The Revolution Will Not Be Served with Fries" by Meg ElisonFANTASY– “Fanspell: Flowers in Spring (RobYung, NSFW)” by Anya Ow– “Invasive Species and their Habitats” by Alexander Weinstein– “Sía” by Lizz Huerta– “It Begins to Snow” by Adam R. ShannonEXCERPTS– “You Sexy Thing” by Cat RamboNONFICTION– “Book Review: Weird Women II, edited by Lisa Morton and Leslie S. Klinger” by LaShawn M. Wanak– “Book Review: The Actual Star, by Monica Byrne” by Chris Kluwe– “Book Review: No Gods, No Monsters, by Cadwell Turnbull” by Arley SorgAUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS– “Author Spotlight: Anya Ow” by Xander Odell– “Author Spotlight: Thomas Ha" by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Lizz Huerta” by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Meg Elison” by Benjamin C. KinneyMISCELLANY– “Coming Attractions” by The Editors– “Stay Connected” by The Editors– “Subscriptions and Ebooks” by The Editors– “Support Us on Patreon, or How to Become a Dragonrider or Space Wizard” by The Editors– “About the Lightspeed Team” by The Editors– “Also Edited by John Joseph Adams” by The Editors© 2021 Lightspeed Magazine

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Length 143 Pages
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Released September 1, 2021
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John Joseph Adams is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, John Joseph Adams can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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