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    The Amazons and Other Stories
    The Amazons and Other Stories
    The Amazons and Other Stories
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    The Amazons and Other Stories

    By Richard Dyer

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    From a fantasy adventure about three unique women in New York City who take on the roles of moral avengers as The Amazons in Central Park, to personal reminiscence of other women who have influenced and inspired his real life, Richard Dyer takes readers on a journey of personal discovery and insight into who we are and who we hope to be.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArchway Publishing
    Release dateJul 17, 2023
    ISBN9781665744195
    The Amazons and Other Stories
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    Richard Dyer

    Richard Dyer is a writer and composer. He was born in Eastern Europe and has lived in New York City. This is his first collection of fiction.

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