“I changed my hopes to being a singer [when I was a child] and sat around with my hair in my face droning Mac Davis songs. Writing was sort of a last stand. Come to think of it, it was the only "talent" I had that anyone asked for more of.”
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Elizabeth Crook
Elizabeth Crook, born in 1959, is an American novelist known for her nuanced emotional descriptions and profound social insights. Her works primarily explore themes of family, love, and identity recognition. more
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