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I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Laurell K. Hamilton

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Laurell K. Hamilton
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: February 19
Novelist
Writer
Heber Springs
Arkansas
Laurell Kaye Hamilton
Never
Hobbies
Profession
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Literature
Else
Writing
Believe
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Jean-Claude gave a low theatrical bow, never taking his eyes from her. After you, my sweet. A lady should always walk before a gentleman, never behind.
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Besides I'm a sucker for a pair of pretty eyes.
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A vampire victim. I'd never seen a lone kill. They were like potato chips once a vamp tasted them, he couldn't stop at just one.
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Most hatred is based on fear, one way or another. Yeah. I wrapped myself in anger, with a dash of hate, and at the bottom of it all was an icy center of pure terror.
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You're up to something, I said. He turned, eyes wide, long fingers pressed to his heart. Moi? Yeah, you.
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The ratman froze, staring at me. Why are you laughing? His voice held just a hint of unease. Good. I was hoping that the vampires would come for me soon and save me. You've got to admit that's funny.
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