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“I think back when I was kind of a crappy writer, I really did know my time was better spent working and having adventures and seeing the world.”

Quote by Bonnie Jo Campbell

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Bonnie Jo Campbell

Bonnie Jo Campbell is an American novelist born in 1962. Her works are often set in the rural Michigan, exploring themes of rural life, family relationships, and social issues. Campbell is praised for her unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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