The Mind Reels

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Musings on writing and books, movies and TV shows, sex and parenting. Not necessarily in that order.

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About Cynthia W. Gentry

Accidental sex author now facing the empty nest and the AARP. Secret archaeology and art crime nerd. Loves a good em-dash. Reps: Stuti Telidevara and Peter Knapp at Park & Fine.

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