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“I wrote one terrible manuscript after another for a decade and I guess they gradually got a little less terrible. But there were many, many unpublished short stories, abandoned screenplays and novels... a Library of Congress worth of awful literature.”

Quote by Seth Grahame-Smith

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Seth Grahame-Smith

Seth Grahame-Smith is an American author known for his unique literary style and modern interpretations of classic stories. His works often blend history, horror, and humor, and have gained popularity among readers. more

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