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Writer’s Quote Wednesday. 18th February 2015

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Writer's quote Wednesday. Thanks to Silverthreads Writer’s quote Wednesday. Thanks to Silverthreading

Hi all:

I’m trying to keep up with the Writer’s Quote Wednesday Feature and thank Siverthreading for the chance to take part in this awesome joint post. It’s a great way to get inspired, share and meet new bloggers.

I had something in mind, but then I read this quote and thought…I think I have the right picture. So this is my quote for today, from Junot Díaz:

Being a writer is an excuse to be a professional reader. Being a writer is an excuse to be a professional reader.

I love the quote and must admit that was part of my logic when studying American Literature. I “had” to read books! And doing the PhD on films, I not only had to read books but also had to watch movies!

If you want more information about Junot Díaz, this writer from the Dominican Republic came to fame after publishing in 2007 The Brief…

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About The Owl Lady

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Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.

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