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18

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Novelist

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HL Mencken (1880-1956)

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21

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23

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Young Adult Author

24

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28

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Non-Fiction Author

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Peter David (1956-2025)

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Adrienne Rich (1929-2012)

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34

James M. Cain (1892-1977)

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Sarah Benning, 35

Blogger

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Screenwriter

37

Franklin Adreon (1902-1979)

Screenwriter

38

Ruth Krauss (1901-1993)

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39

Ann Wynn, 34

Blogger

40

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42

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