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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Laura Schluckebier (whose last name is German for "drinker of beer") is a student at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She's a double major in Communication and Classical Studies. She watches way too much TV and is a diehard Joss Whedon fan. She's the Associate Producer of the Trinity student-run show and hopes to one day pursue a career in television. Her favorite things in life include Torchy's Tacos in Austin, Battlestar Galactica , and her well-loved Harry Potter books.

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