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PoindexterOglethorpe

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4. Yes, it was very creepy.

Reply to quaint (Reply #3)

Wed Oct 5, 2022, 08:38 PM

Oct 2022

But I must add that Writers of the Future is a VERY prestigious contest, and lots of well-known authors got their start their. I got a start, but didn't carry on, so I'm not at all known.

L. Ron Hubbard was very cynical and focussed when he decided to found Scientology. But then, he funded Writers of the Future very generously, and aside from the creepy parts, it was a wonderful experience. Amazing workshop, a fabulous award banquet and presentation. I am glad I did it.

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Rick Caruso is running a new ad of Karen Bass praising scientology... [View all] IcyPeas Sep 2022 OP

Oh, dear lord. Scientology. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2022 #1

creepy quaint Oct 2022 #3

Yes, it was very creepy. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #4

It's an effective ad, IMO. I'm voting for Caruso. Made up my mind months ago. beaglelover Oct 2022 #2

Seriously? Demovictory9 Oct 2022 #6

You bet! beaglelover Oct 2022 #7

Also running ads about the free degree she got from usc Demovictory9 Oct 2022 #5