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“Most people assume that a muse is a creature of perfect beauty, poise and grace. Like the creatures from Greek mythology. They're wrong. In fact, there should be a marked absence of perfection in a muse--a gaping hole between what she is and what she might be. The ideal muse is a woman whose rough edges and contradictions drive you to fill in the blanks of her character. She is the irritant to your creativity. A remarkable possibility, waiting to be formed.”

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Kathleen Tessaro
Kathleen Tessaro

Kathleen Tessaro is a renowned short story writer, born in 1965. Her works are celebrated for their profound emotions and delicate narrative style, winning her a dedicated readership. more

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