The BBC takes note of Jim Hines' cover poses
- Jan. 17th, 2013 at 10:15 PM
This is like the first time ever two people I know who are NOT associated with sharks and marine biology have been mentioned in a BBC article, so I'm basking in the general glow.
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It's just loaded with awesomeness PLUS IT QUOTES SILVIA! I've never had a writer friend quoted by the BBC before!!!!
(Shark friends yes but that's a different group.)