Writing a book is incredibly pleasurable, but very solitary. You have total control, but sometimes that can drive you insane. (Justin Halpern)

Writing a book is incredibly pleasurable, but very solitary. You have total control, but sometimes that can drive you insane.

Justin Halpern

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