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“You write one book and you're ready for fame and fortune. I don't know that people are spending the time and attention on learning how to write-which takes years. Everybody sees the success stories.”

Quote by Sue Grafton

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Sue Grafton is an American author best known for her alphabet series of detective novels. Her works are arranged in alphabetical order from A to Z, with each letter representing a novel featuring a main detective. Grafton's novels are praised for their complex plots, vivid characters, and unique insights into criminal psychology. more

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