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“I don't abandon stories once I've started working on them. Once I sit down and start a story, I'll be damned if I'm going to give up on it. But I do reject most of the ideas for stories that I come up with.”

Quote by Kelly Link

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Kelly Link, born in July 1969, is an accomplished editor with extensive experience in the publishing industry. She has worked for several renowned publishers, where she has been responsible for editing and planning various projects. Link is known for her keen insight and passion for literature, making significant contributions to the development of the publishing industry. more

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