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JR Fenn

JR Fenn has published writing in Boston ReviewDIAGRAMGulf CoastPANK, and Versal, among other places, and lives in western New York.

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When bees around the world exhibit a frightening new behavior, a researcher takes comfort in a familiar hive. Short Story

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Once I learned of the existence of mothers, I decided to order one for myself.

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