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“I write because it's all I know how to do. Writing is my anchor and my purpose. My life is informed by writing, whether the work is going well or I'm stuck in the hell of writer's block, which I'm happy to report only occurs about once a day.”

Quote by Sue Grafton

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Sue Grafton is an American author best known for her alphabet series of detective novels. Her works are arranged in alphabetical order from A to Z, with each letter representing a novel featuring a main detective. Grafton's novels are praised for their complex plots, vivid characters, and unique insights into criminal psychology. more

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