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“...I’ve never understood the logic that says a work doesn’t need to be judged on the quality of its writing or characters simply because its genre. On the other hand, I’ve also never understood the logic of excusing a work from the need to tell a story worth telling about people worth knowing simply because the author writes pretty language or has some insights to offer.”

Quote by Glen Hirshberg

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Glen Hirshberg
Glen Hirshberg

Glen Hirshberg is an American author known for his fantasy novels. Born in 1966, he has a lifelong passion for fantasy literature. Hirshberg's works are characterized by rich imagination and profound themes, which have won him a dedicated readership. more

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