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“I became a writer through drawing first and then a comic book obsession - Marvel Comics, in particular. I invented a world of superheroes starting in third grade with my classmate, Wai-Kwan Wong. In a classroom of forty kids, let's just say there was a lot of undirected time. But this was good because I was a dreamy boy.”

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Adam Ross is an American novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound character development. His works often explore complex interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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