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Gretchen Gomez

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Gretchen Gomez is a Puerto Rican retired poet originally from The Bronx. When home you will find her watching crime shows, cuddling with her dog, or writing—trying to make sense of things. Gretchen is a full-time lover of words.

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The Knave and the Moon (The Stonewater Kingdom, #2)

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“the most dangerous humans are the women who realize they don't need anyone after facing the hurricane alone”
― Gretchen Gomez, love, and you

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“he completed the thoughts inside my head. not my sentences. my thoughts - he understood my silence”
― Gretchen Gomez, love, and you

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“do not look for me in other people. i do not exist elsewhere and when you meet another, do not mention my name nor keep me in your memory. for surely you will try to find me in her but you will not be satisfied. forget me. and make sure she doesn't read this book.”
― Gretchen Gomez, love, and you

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