I was writing everything. I grew up in Albany, New York, and I was never any farther west than Syracuse, and I… — Donald E. Westlake Copy Share Image
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Writing grew out of the pleasure of escape. My novels are very much outside of my personal experience. That is why I… — Danielle Trussoni Copy Share Image
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