Sharon Olinka

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Sharon Olinka

Sharon Olinka, author of The Good City (Marsh Hawk Press), is a poet and literary critic who lives in San Antonio.

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Under the Mall’s Fist

by Sharon Olinka | Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 4:57 pm CST

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Under the Mall’s Fist

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Wed, Dec 26, 2012 |

La Cantera mall, cacophony of pounding musical beats, polished wood of a pirate play boat, Alfresco patio furniture, feather-trimmed tweed jacket, stacks of rhinestone embellished panties, zebra and leopard printed dresses. A young saleslady approached, wanted to do a makeover. … Read More

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