Carolina QuotesIt came naturally. I came from a family of strong women.
Lois Duncan Connected to the Carolinas
Source
On writing female characters, interview with Megan Abbott (2011)
- form
- interview
- work
- 2003–2016
- year
- 2003
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“It came naturally. I came from a family of strong women.” Lois Duncan. Carolina Quotes, record CQ-98651B28C9. https://carolinaquotes.com/quote/98651b28c9
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