Cognitive neuroscientist Vittorio Gallese of the University of Parma in Italy, who is also exploring how the brain responds to works of art, finds the new link between real and
fictional worlds exciting, but is skeptical of the distinction between literary and mainstream fiction.
A.C. Crispin will be missed for her vigilant devotion to sticking up for writers, her wonderful candor, her thoughtful and
exciting writing, and most of all, for giving the fans of various
fictional worlds sweet and unforgettable gifts.