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“What's invaluable about actually going to the places you want to write about are the random accidental things that happen. Random, accidental detail is the best way to make a setting convincing. You can of course invent your own random details, and sometimes I will also mash up real incidents.”

Quote by Zachary Lazar

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Zachary Lazar is an American novelist born in 1968. His works are known for their profound psychological portrayals and explorations of family relationships. more

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