Some of you remember that Bethany Hensel is running a series about me and my book, and this month she asked me about editing.  I believe she asked me to show a “before” and “after” editing of a paragraph of my book, so that readers could get an idea of the power of a “few word switches” and “some tightening.”

When I picked myself up from the ground, guffawing, I decided I would give her what she asked for.  Here you are.  PROOF BY SEDUCTION: from shuffling Austrolopithecus to modern upright man!

When I post an excerpt of PROOF on my website I will probably put this there as well.  Enjoy!

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