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3 responses so far ↓
Melissa // March 27, 2007 at 11:05 am
that is a very true quote!
Bethany // March 27, 2007 at 11:37 am
Hallelujah to that! I think I’ve completely rewritten my book at least 10 times….
Tasha // September 21, 2007 at 3:33 pm
Seems like that quote needs to be re-written
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