I thought I would write non-fiction. I thought I would enter the New York literary scene as copy editor, work my way up, and then write my own books. (Michael Gruber)

I thought I would write non-fiction. I thought I would enter the New York literary scene as copy editor, work my way up, and then write my own books.

Michael Gruber

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