The Lie That Tells a Truth A Guide to Writing Fiction. John Dufresne
Author: John Dufresne
Date: 27 Sep 2004
Publisher: WW Norton & Co
Language: English
Format: Paperback::320 pages
ISBN10: 0393325814
ISBN13: 9780393325812
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
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