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Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair of

Writing a novel is a terrible experience, during which the hair often falls out and the teeth decay. – Flannery OConnor

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When a book leaves your hands, it belongs to God. He may use it to save a few souls or to try a few others, but I think that for the writer to worry is to take over Gods business. – Flannery OConnor

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