First Last Thing
by S.R. Crickardin 📚 Literature
First Last Thing
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In Christian eschatology, there are four last things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. This newsletter is where I explore the space between story and soul. I discuss books and media through the lens of memento mori: The First Last Thing.
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About S.R. Crickard
S. R. Crickard lives in Ohio with a husband, some children, and a bunch of dying plants. She is writing down the fantastical stories that live in her head. ✨Misshelved Magic✨ is available on Amazon now.
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