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The most common criticism that I've seen is that I write popcorn fantasy: lightweight action-adventure. Some people call it that as they explain why they love it for exactly that reason. I'm cool with that, either way. I just nod and let it go.

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R. A. Salvatore
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: January 20
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