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“Philosophy does provide me a structure and a way of thinking. Religion - like the religion I grew up with, Mormonism - also provides a way of thinking. And I think those two structures - one highly logical, the other anything but - are always part of my thought process as I'm putting together a story.”

Quote by Brian Evenson

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Brian Evenson is an American writer born on August 12, 1966. Known for his surrealistic and Gothic style, his works delve into the darker aspects of human nature. Evenson's writing spans short stories, novels, and short story collections, exploring various themes and narratives. more

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