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I've got an idea for a modern day faerie tale that I think would made a great short novel. But I just don't have the time to work on it right now. I'm way too busy with the 'Kingkiller Chronicles' and being a new dad.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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