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You are not alone. You have found other people.

You and I have a friend in common.

Every stupid thing that a writer could do I've done.

I think it's really beautiful.

Gee, stated what I struggle, you know?

It was incredible.

You know, it was like your head exploded, seeing what was really there.

And now here's your host, Brad Listy.

Just one person at just one time. All right, everybody, here we go again. This is it. This is other people. This is made in Los Angeles. This is unfolding in a waterless hellscape. Hey, what's up? I'm Brad Listy. It's good to be with you. Thank you for tuning in. I've got a great show for you today.

My guest is Erica Krause.

She has a new novel out called Contenders.

It's available to with you. Thank you for tuning in. I got a great show for you today. My guest is Erica Krause. She has a new

novel out called Contenders. It's available now from Rare Bird Books. It's a terrific novel.

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