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“If readers must puzzle over unfamiliar or ambiguous words, you are making them work harder than they need to.”

Quote by Crawford Kilian

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Crawford Kilian

Crawford Kilian is a Canadian science fiction and fantasy novelist born on February 7, 1941. He is known for his imaginative works in the science fiction and fantasy genres, particularly his Web of the Magician series. Kilian has made significant contributions to North American speculative fiction and has also served as a writing instructor, mentoring emerging writers. more

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