I bring everything I know to whatever I write, and I believe the same of other writers. A person's complete life experience forms the basis of authorial voice, in my opinion. To hold back any part makes a narrative feel contrived. (Tade Thompson)

I bring everything I know to whatever I write, and I believe the same of other writers. A person's complete life experience forms the basis of authorial voice, in my opinion. To hold back any part makes a narrative feel contrived.

Tade Thompson

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