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Anyone who’s been writing for a short while knows all narrative points of view have their advantages and disadvantages. First-person offers unparalleled access but is extremely limiting; third-person offers a more objective view of the world but promises limited access; second-person is just plain weird.

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Most stories, fiction and non-fiction, have settings. But there are some that stand out amongst others as having a unique sense of place; stories that are informed and made consequential by where they occur and the introspection they shine on their respective locales. The following is  list of ten great books that create an incredible sense of place; ones in which the setting isn't merely a device for advancing plot, but somewhere where the heart and soul of the story blossoms.

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Comic adaptations of science fiction novels are frustratingly rare. This is odd, because It would seem like the worlds of literary Science Fiction and comic books have a lot in common. After all, both are relatively geeky pursuits that often involve speculation about the future, high-concept plots, and - hopefully - robots. Additionally, readers of comics and sci-fi are both very used to defending their favorite titles against every disparaging label from the euphemistically loaded  "genre," to the outright hostile "low culture."

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Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent, I’ll explore and dissect a few of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder.