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The intricacy of plotting a thriller is akin to writing formal poetry.

Julianna Baggott

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Julianna Baggott
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: September 30
Essayist
Novelist
Poet
University Teacher
Writer
Wilmington
Delaware
Thrillers
Formal
Poetry
Writing
Intricacy
Plotting
Thriller
Akin

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