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“The rewrites are a struggle right now. Sometimes I wish writing a book could just be easy for me at last. But when I think about it practically, I am glad it's a struggle. I am (as usual) attempting to write a book that's too hard for me. I'm telling a story I'm not smart enough to tell. The risk of failure is huge. But I prefer it this way. I'm forced to learn, forced to smarten myself up, forced to wrestle. And if it works, then I'll have written something that is better than I am.”

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Shannon Hale
Shannon Hale

Shannon Hale is an American author born on January 26, 1974. She is known for her works in fantasy and young adult literature, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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