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Quote by Jayne Anne Phillips

“The writing life is a secret life, wither we admit it or not.”

Quote by Jayne Anne Phillips

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Jayne Anne Phillips

Jayne Anne Phillips is an American novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound insights into human nature. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, and memory, with 'Lark and Termite' and 'Machine Dreams' being her most celebrated novels. more

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