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    Karl: A Psychiatric Story
    Karl: A Psychiatric Story
    Karl: A Psychiatric Story
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    Karl: A Psychiatric Story

    By John Rocha

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    This is a first person short story about some experiences of Karl - a psychiatric nurse

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Rocha
    Release dateJan 14, 2012
    ISBN9781465753694
    Karl: A Psychiatric Story
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    John Rocha

    I'm a British photographer and writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria.My photography is mostly editorial and for stock agencies.As a writer I concentrate mainly on short stories and poetry and also on writing non fiction based on photo technique, travel and antiques.I'm married and have a teenage son who loves fantasy fiction

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