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“I try to write in the morning when I'm working on a novel. You get up, you have breakfast, you read the paper, you make a couple of phone calls, and then you sit on the couch and start. I use felt pen and white notepaper.”

Quote by Carolyn See

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Carolyn See was an American author and professor, known for her unique literary style and her focus on women's themes. Her works encompassed novels, essays, and criticism, and had a profound impact on contemporary literature. more

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