Janine

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Janine’s Quotes

“They didn't understand it, but like so many unfortunate events in life, just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so.”
― Lemony Snicket, The Bad Beginning

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“Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections

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“Dare I say I miss him? I do. I miss him. I still see him in my dreams. They are nightmares mostly, but nightmares tinged with love. Such is the strangeness of the human heart.”
― Yann Martel, Life of Pi

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“Never ruin an apology with an excuse.”
― Benjamin Franklin

tags: advice, apology

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“Substitute 'damn' every time you're inclined to write 'very;' your editor will delete it and the writing will be just as it should be.”
― Mark Twain

tags: humor, writing

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Janine’s Groups

The Diviners by Libba Bray — 20 members — last activity Jun 27, 2018 01:01PM
For fans of Libba Bray's awesome '20s-centric series, The Diviners. ...more

Harry Potter — 17167 members — last activity Mar 07, 2026 09:15AM
We're fans of Rowling's series because we know that it is more than just a children's fantasy story. ...more

Ask Libba Bray - Special One-Day-Only Group — 196 members — last activity Nov 24, 2011 09:28AM
Join author Libba Bray for a special one-day-only discussion of her newest book Beauty Queens! This is your chance to ask the author a question you've ...more