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“I've always loved books. My mother told me that before I could talk, I'd babble in my crib as I turned the pages of my little cloth books, apparently telling stories to go along with the pictures.”

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JoAnn Ross
JoAnn Ross

JoAnn Ross is an American author born on July 12, 1945. Her works are known for their deep character development and rich emotional expression, covering a variety of genres, including historical novels, romance novels, and mystery novels. more

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