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Lou Piccolo is a writer and freelance editor of children’s fiction. She believes there's a special type of magic in storytelling, especially in children's fiction, which is why she chose to work with words. She comes from South Africa, but lives in the French Alps with her two children and partner. "Pirate Creek" is in Short Circuit #04, Short Édition's quarterly review.
Lake Tahoe, July 1st, 2018Hello Benjamin,I'm Erin. You don't know me, but I know a little bit about you. I found your library card in my bedroom in this cabin. Here's what I know about you:Your name: Benjamin TalbotYour birthday: September 5th, 2007You: Red hair, glasses and freckles.Where you sleep in the cabin: In the same bedroom as I do because it's the only room with a single bed.We're the same age! My birthday is on June 28th, 2007 and I've just turned eleven. My dad and I often come to Lake Tahoe during the school holidays and on weekends. The cabin belongs to my father's boss, Joe Talb