Catherine Gaskin
1929 - 2009
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Biography
Catherine Gaskin (1929-2009) was an Australian-born best-selling author known for her captivating novels. She began her writing career at a young age and published her first novel, 'City of Strangers,' in 1957. Gaskin's works often encompassed themes of love, family dynamics, and historical settings, earning her a loyal readership around the world. Her talent for storytelling and character development made her a prominent figure in the literary world.
Famous Quotes (5)
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A writer never forgets the first time he accepted a few coins or a word of praise in exchange for a story.
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A writer writes not because he is educated but because he is driven by the need to communicate. Behind the need to communicate is the need to share.
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To write is to create a life that does not exist.
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The writer probably knows what he meant when he wrote a book, but he should immediately forget what he meant when he's written it.
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In writing a novel, when in doubt, have two guys come through the door with guns.