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Goodreads asked James E. Merl:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

James E. Merl Don't stop. Writing is the hardest thing you'll ever do. I've trashed several stories until I ended up with Chicago 1871, and almost trashed it on the tenth chapter. Just stick with it, it'll be worth it.

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