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“And if you want to know why great editors scare the pants off of writers everywhere, read 'Eats, Shoots and Leaves' by Lynne Truss. The punctuation police are everywhere!”

Quote by Dorothea Benton Frank

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Dorothea Benton Frank

Dorothea Benton Frank is an American author renowned for her focus on the lives of women in the South. Born in 1951, she has made a significant mark in contemporary literature with her engaging narratives and vivid depictions of Southern culture. more

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