Henry asked Douglas E. Richards:

Omission in Author's Discussion of "The Breakthrough Effect". Hi, I was wondering why you left out the connection between the Del Coronado Hotel and the Wizard Of OZ? You did at one point allude to Oliver Scott as The Wizard of Arcadia. I appreciate how your novels highlight so many thorny issues in the headlines today, So very thought provoking! This is why I have been an avid sci-fi reader all my life.

Douglas E. Richards Henry, thanks for the kind words and support. I had no idea there was any connection between the hotel and the Wizard of Oz. But once I looked it up, it is quite a cool revelation. I can't wait to tell my wife. Thanks for pointing me in this direction. Frank Baum even designed a chandelier there, apparently.

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