"I found that always having a book to read and write in is the connection to my joy. I am continually directed back to the truth of who I am through it."
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About Aimee Bender
Aimee Bender is an American writer known for her unique and imaginative blend of fantasy and reality in her works. She was born in 1969 in Los Angeles, California. Bender gained recognition with her debut short story collection 'The Girl in the Flammable Skirt' in 1998, which was followed by several other acclaimed works like 'An Invisible Sign of My Own' and 'The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake'. Her writing style often explores themes of magic realism, surrealism, and the complexities of human emotions.
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