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Monday, July 30, 2012

Public Space, Private Rejection

Posted on 7:53 AM by humpty
Dear Writer McWriterson: Thank you for your patience while we read your submission. We appreciated the chance to consider "Title of Work," but unfortunately we must pass. Best of luck placing this work elsewhere. To learn more about goings-on at A Public Space, please visit your local bookstore to find our latest issue, visit us online at www.apublicspace.org or join us on Twitter @apublicspace. With very best wishes, A Public Space
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