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“You have to wait for your mind to catch up with whatever it is it’s working on; then you can write a novel.”

Quote by James M. Cain

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James M. Cain was an American author known for his crime novels and noir fiction. His works, often featuring hard-boiled detectives, had a profound impact on 20th-century American literature. more

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