Once I have the grain of an idea, it haunts me until I finish the story. I don't like to be haunted, of course, so immediately get to work. (Gena Showalter)

Once I have the grain of an idea, it haunts me until I finish the story. I don't like to be haunted, of course, so immediately get to work.

Gena Showalter

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