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It’s Not Anime, But My First Novel is For Sale!
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My Happy Marriage Novel 1
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My Sixth Novel is Here!
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My Fourth Novel is Almost Here!
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My Fifth Novel is Almost Here!
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Writing Prompt: Can a fandom ruin an anime for you?
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Character Writing in My Hero Academia vs. Attack on Titan
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Light novel awareness for the indifferent anime fan.
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Writing in hiding
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Writing Prompt: What is the most memorable snow scene for you?
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My Updated Candidates for my Ultimate Wifu
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