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For readers who like stimulating & original lit-bits on social & personal issues. From the mind of an always-curious journalist/teacher living long-term in Europe (Catalonia/Spain.) Author of "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain" (nonfiction book.) *No AI used.

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About Brett Hetherington

Former child + journalist at Catalonia Today mag.
Author of "Slow Travels in Unsung Spain" and an (out of print) non-fiction title on parenting. Currently shopping around first novel.

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