Edward Abbey quote: Certainly, I want to capture the reader's attention from the beginning and hold it until the end: that is half ...

Certainly, I want to capture the reader's attention from the beginning and hold it until the end: that is half the purpose of my art. The other half must be to tell my story in the most honest way that I can.

~ Edward Abbey ~

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