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    Lofty: An Introduction
    Lofty: An Introduction
    Lofty: An Introduction
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    Lofty: An Introduction

    By Thomas M. McDade

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    Get a better idea of the Lofty of sketched in "Lydia: An Introduction." Further information about Lydia is included. Lofty's story stands on its own seven pages but why not take time to read the aforementioned title. This is the second piece crafted from a 9,600 word story accepted by Typeface a couple of years ago then abruptly scuttled two weeks later. Three more stories to follow. "Lofty: An Introduction was previously published by Irisi Magazine.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas M. McDade
    Release dateJan 19, 2019
    ISBN9780463557082
    Lofty: An Introduction
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    Thomas M. McDade

    Thomas M. McDade is a seventy-seven-year-old former programmer/analyst residing in Fredericksburg, VA, previously, in CT & RI. He's married, has no kids, and no pets. McDade is a 1973 graduate of Fairfield University. He served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy. tommmcd2000@yahoo.com

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      Lofty - Thomas M. McDade

      Title Page and Licensing

      Lofty: An Introduction

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2017 Thomas M. McDade

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Acknowledgements:

      I am grateful to Irisi Magazine, previous publisher of this story under the title St. Chis Between Us.

      Cover created by author.

      I served two years in a Florida prison for borrowing cars. I was happy to be piloting a ‘64 Jaguar XKE when the sweet riding ended, instead of the sputtering ’51

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