The Writer's Desk

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Notes on the writing process, creativity and living a simple, bookish life.

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About Katie Quinn

Women's fiction author, documenting the process of writing and creativity. Criminal lawyer & special needs mum. Interests: slow living, analog life, nature, wealth, complex families, all things bookish.

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