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“Every rejection is incremental payment on your dues that in some way will be translated back into your work.”

Quote by James Lee Burke

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James Lee Burke

James Lee Burke is an American author born on December 5, 1936. Known for his unique detective and crime novels, Burke's works are renowned for their deep Southern setting and complex character development. more

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