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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022

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Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 143, April 2022

Penned By John Joseph Adams
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIssue 143, April 2022FROM THE EDITOR– “Editorial: April 2022” by John Joseph AdamsSCIENCE FICTION– "Advice from the Civil Temporal Defense League" by Sandra McDonald– “The Day It All Ended" by Charlie Jane Anders– “Everything the Sea Takes, It Returns” by Izzy Wasserstein– “A Sword Has One Purpose" by Phoebe BartonFANTASY– “A History of Snakes” by Ashok K. Banker– “Dance of Bones” by Maurice Broaddus– “The Fairy Godmother Advice Column” by Leah CypessEXCERPTS– “Kalyna the Soothsayer” by Elijah Kinch SpectorNONFICTION– “Book Review: Siren Queen, by Nghi Vo” by Aigner Loren Wilson– “Book Review: Unlimited Futures, edited by Rafeif Ismail and Ellen van Neerven” by Arley Sorg– “Book Review: The Memory Librarian, by Janelle Monáe” by Chris KluweAUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS– “Author Spotlight: Ashok K. Banker” by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Izzy Wasserstein" by Laurel Amberdine– “Author Spotlight: Phoebe Barton” by Laurel AmberdineMISCELLANY– “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© 2022 Lightspeed Magazine

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Length 164 Pages
Language Eng
Imprint Adamant Press
Released April 1, 2022
Identifier (ISBN) 60738391
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John Joseph Adams is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, John Joseph Adams enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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