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In 'Romantic Friction,' 'The Fact Checker' the publishing world is fodder for fiction
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Overview
Lori Gold and Austin Kelley reveal the publishing world's personal, social, and technological tensions through insightful, humorous fiction.
Takeaways
  • Lori Gold navigates rising anxieties over AI in publishing, exposing authors' vulnerabilities and the complex interplay between fandom, social media, and literary success.
  • Austin Kelley illustrates the detective-like reality of magazine fact-checking, blending personal experience and fiction to unveil the eccentricities and ethics of journalism.
  • Both novels use industry insider knowledge to question authenticity, community, and the ways technology and perception shape narratives in literature and reporting.
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    The Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of ChangeThe Fragility of Society and the Pendulum of Change
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