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“While I was in college becoming a good Catholic I was also becoming a writer - one haunted by Catholicism.”

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Julianna Baggott

Julianna Baggott is an American novelist known for her unique literary style and profound thematic explorations. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and realism. Since the 1990s, her books have won numerous awards and received widespread acclaim. more

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