Subtle Sparks

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About Gunnar

Biology PhD meets philosophy degree | works in science (biotech) communication | writes stories | plays with words and ideas | published in Clarkesworld Magazine, The Deadlands, Future SF Digest... | "Diplomatic daredevil" - Anonymous

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