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Quote by Anne McCaffrey

“What I used to do between writing fits was feed my kids, ride my horse and go shopping for cat and dog food.”

Quote by Anne McCaffrey

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Anne McCaffrey (April 1, 1926 - November 21, 2011) was an American science fiction writer, best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series. Her works combined elements of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure, making a profound impact on the science fiction genre. more

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