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“Learning to listen, letting people finish their sentences, and most of all, the habit of noticing the difference between what people say and how they say it. {on the habits of psychoanalytic training and practice applied to fiction writing} The gap between what people tell you and what's really going on is what interests me.”

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Amy Bloom
Amy Bloom

Amy Bloom, born in 1953, is an American writer known for her profound psychological portrayals and rich emotional expressions. Her works cover a variety of themes, including love, family, and identity. Bloom has won numerous literary awards, including the National Book Award for her novel 'Love in the Dark'. more

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