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August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, Writing

“I am influenced by words and the chewiness of language.”

  Happy birthday, Annie Proulx! 84, today!   “I read omnivorously, I always have, my entire life. I would rather…

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August 22, 2019 - Birthday, Books, Quotes, Reading, Writing

“Writers should be trying. Writers should try to be trying. Should try to try one’s patience.”

  Happy birthday, Michael Martone—writer, professor, small press hero, and literary citizen extraordinaire! Here are some quotes from Martone.  …

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