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“It took some time to gather the research and develop it into the storyline, and to finally finish an origin myth poem that I had been working on for twenty years.”

Quote by Jean M. Auel

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Jean M. Auel, born on February 18, 1936, is a renowned American writer. Her works are known for their depiction of ancient human life and culture, with her most famous series being 'The Clan of the Cave Bear'. Auel's novels often blend history, archaeology, and anthropology, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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“Life sometimes gets in the way of writing.”

Way Writing Sometimes

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“Though my books are written from a historical perspective, I have goon so far back that I am in the realm of prehistorical speculation rather than simple historical fact to weave my stories around.”

Book Facts Stories Simple Written Perspective Historical Realms Speculation Historical Facts Goons Historical Perspective

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“I think of my books as mainstream and that's were most people who read them look for them in book stores.”

People Thinking Looks Book Stores Mainstream

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“Of the two, I would think of my work as closer to Science Fiction than Fantasy.”

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“I have heard Science Fiction and Fantasy referred to as the fiction of ideas, and I like that definition, but it's the mainstream public that chooses my books for the most part.”

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“I probably read 100 times more than I write, but that way when I move my characters through it, I know.”

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“I don't just try to be funny.”

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“I like to feel that what I'm doing portrays this: a family where there is love between mother, father and the kids. It's a subject that is near and dear to me.”

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“A political movement must keep in touch with reality and the prevailing conditions. Long speeches, the shaking of fists, the banging of tables, and strongly worded resolutions out of touch with the objective conditions do not bring about mass action and can do a great deal of harm to the organization and the struggle we serve.”

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“Political division, based on color, is entirely artificial; and when it disappears, so will the domination of one color group by another.”

Political Groups Color Racism Disappear Division Artificial Domination

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