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Oct 28, 2006
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Gwen Dawson
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My reading is focused on contemporary fiction or memoirs, though I've never met a genre I didn't like (except chick lit). I enjoy reading many general non-fiction titles as well.
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I'm an avid reader and lit blogger: Literary License (short reviews, real opinions): litlicense.blogspot.com. Stop by and join the discussion.
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Houston, TX
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