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The Writer's Oath I promise solemnly: 1. to write as often and as much as I can, 2. to respect my writing self, and 3. to nurture the writing of others. I accept these responsibilities and shall honor them always.
Gail Carson Levine
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Gail Carson Levine
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: September 17
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