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Michael R. Lane is the founder of Bare Bones Press. He is a published writer and poet who turned to Indie Publishing. His novels include the C. J. Cavanaugh mysteries, The Family Stone, and Exchange Student. His short story collections are Emancipation, UFOs and GOD, and Long Journey Home. He has also penned five books of poetry: A Leap Year of Haiku, Love & Sensuality, Mortal Thoughts, Sandbox, and A Drop of Midnight.

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The Gem Connection

If anyone is in the Washington D.C. area, stop by Sankofa Video, Books & Café and pick up a copy of The Gem Connection. Best to phone ahead first to make certain they still have copies in stock.

http:// sankofa /bookstorecafe/

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