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    Gritty, honest writing about a family true crime and coming from a rural, blue-collar background. Helping folks build authentic presence and a writing community. MFA from Brown University / PhD from the University of Denver.

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    I interview writers. I also write my own strange stories, which you can read at www.ivyivyivyivy.com

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