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That's the great thing about being a writer. You dream up amazing questions... and then dream up even more amazing answers. — Richelle Mead Copy Share Image
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Just why I sent it to the publishers would be hard to say, but when I had finished it I felt that… — Mary MacLane Copy Share Image
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