The difference between people who believe they have books inside of them and those who actually write books is sheer cussed persistence - the ability to make yourself work at your craft, every day - the belief, even in the face of obstacles, that you've got something worth saying.
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- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: american
- Born: March 28, 1970
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