Book Quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

“I always want to try to bring something fresh to every book. It's getting harder instead of easier. I feel like I work harder with each book. But I don't want it to show on the pages, that's for sure.” quote by Susan Elizabeth Phillips — Download Open image

“I always want to try to bring something fresh to every book. It's getting harder instead of easier. I feel like I work harder with each book. But I don't want it to show on the pages, that's for sure.”

Susan Elizabeth Phillips

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