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Dash
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Apr 22, 2019

James Smith and Zjelwyin Fall

James Smith of Dreams of Mythic Fantasy and the Underdark Gazette passed away recently. (Some details @ https://www.forevermissed.com/james-albert-smith-jr/#about if you're curious). I realized today while looking at the blog and FB posts about his funeral yesterday that his final OSR news posting on 23 March 2019 featured Zjelwyin Fall's release as the top headline.

 

I'm glad James was able to help spread the word about your books, Anthony---they're the good stuff that more folks should know about!

 

Allan.

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Anthony
Apr 22, 2019

I was touched as well which is why I added a memorial to my other lands portion of the site

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