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After I recovered from 'Lioness', I wanted to write something about animals because I really like mythical creatures, especially dragons. At 12, I was one of those semi-recluses who did better with animals than people. Out of that, came the character, Daine, who could communicate with animals.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 70
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
Comics Writer
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Animals
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Creatures
Lioness
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Animal
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Mythical
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Dragons
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