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One of the things I love, and I'm a voracious reader as well as a writer, is books that surprise me, that are not predictable.

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George R. R. Martin
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: September 20
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she would die as she had lived, with an axe in her hand and a laugh upon her lips.
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I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.
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