A Writer's Tale

by Richard Laymon · 1998

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This is more than just an autobiographical chronicle of his life and career. A Writer's Tale takes readers behind the scenes in the life of a dedicated artist, who despite often sizable odds, persisted to become one of the best selling horror writers in England and around the world.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of this
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horrorhorrorMore like thisLess of this
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writerswritersMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 350 pages

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