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“Since that time, he had been running from deadlines and the concept of writing in general like it was an angry bear on an electric bike.”

Quote by Maureen Johnson

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Nine Liars

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Maureen Johnson
Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is an American author born on February 16, 1973. She is known for her works in young adult literature and mystery novels, which have gained her a wide readership. more

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