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“Actually, writers have no business writing about their own works. They either wax conceited, saying things like: 'My brilliance is possibly most apparent in my dazzling short story, "The Cookiepants Hypotenuse."' Or else they get unbearably cutesy: 'My cat Ootsywootums has given me all my best ideas, hasn't oo, squeezums?”

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Connie Willis
Connie Willis

Connie Willis is a renowned science fiction writer known for her delicate emotional portrayal and profound thematic exploration. Her works cover a range of topics including time travel, history, and human nature, with novels like 'The Time Machine' and 'Black Swan' particularly beloved by readers. more

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