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Jean M. Auel, born on February 18, 1936, is a renowned American writer. Her works are known for their depiction of ancient human life and culture, with her most famous series being 'The Clan of the Cave Bear'. Auel's novels often blend history, archaeology, and anthropology, and are highly appreciated by readers.

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“When you are alone, you have all the time in the world to practice whistling like a bird. When there is no one in the world you can turn to, a horse or .even a lion may give you companionship. When you don't know if there is anyone in the world like you, you seek contact with something living however you can”

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“Ayla, I looked for you all my life and didn't know I was looking. You are everything I ever wanted, everything I ever dreamed of in a woman, and more. You are a fascinating enigma, a paradox. You are totally honest, open; you hide nothing: yet you are the most mysterious woman I've ever met.”

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Book:The Valley of Horses (with Bonus Content): Earth's Children, Book Two

Source: The Valley of Horses (with Bonus Content): Earth's Children, Book Two

“I can't tell you any more than any other writer can tell you why they write, and I don't know what my influences are.”

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Author:Jean M. Auel

“I could write historical fiction, or science fiction, or a mystery but since I find it fascinating to research the clues of some little know period and develop a story based on that, I will probably continue to do it.”

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Author:Jean M. Auel

“And that's how I start myself. I usually go back a couple of pages, maybe to the beginning of the chapter, and I start reading. And as I'm reading, I'm tweaking - putting in a different word, changing the syntax, putting that clause over there, you know that sort of thing.”

Knows Different Reading Couple Pages Chapters Clauses Syntax

Author:Jean M. Auel

“I probably read 100 times more than I write, but that way when I move my characters through it, I know.”

Knows Way Writing Character Moving

Author:Jean M. Auel