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    High Heeled Distraction and other short stories
    High Heeled Distraction and other short stories
    High Heeled Distraction and other short stories
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    High Heeled Distraction and other short stories

    By Alan Lickiss

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    A collection of five science fiction short stories that cover topics ranging from spies, space pirates, and the creation of the solar system by committee.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherViking Horde Media
    Release dateNov 27, 2010
    ISBN9781452337081
    High Heeled Distraction and other short stories
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    Alan Lickiss

    Alan Lickiss was raised in the suburbs of Washington DC, where he met and married his wife Rebecca. He lives along the front range in Colorado with his wife, children, and an ever changing variety of pets the children just can't seem to live without. Alan writes science fiction, fantasy, and mystery stories. He is also an avid photographer.

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