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Argosy for “Merry Go Round,” Counter Intelligence,” and “The Hochmann Miniatures.”
MD for “A Matter of Honor” and “The Collector.”
New American Library for “Sweet Music,” portions of which appeared in the novel The Hochman Miniatures.
Playboy for “The Wager.”
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