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“As a writer, I am not goddess of the universes I create. I am at most a stage manager of the plentiful gifts which tumble out of the horn of plenty, which is to say there is a source so sweet and forgiving and generous that I pray every day to let that source be my guide.”

Quote by Rebecca Wells

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Rebecca Wells is an American author born in 1952. Her works often focus on family, love, and the growth of women, and are well-received by readers. more

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