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REVIEW: #Authorlife by Joe Zagets

After selling his first thriller novel for six figures, Mackenzie "Mack" Lane quit his job as a journalist to become a full-time author.

REVIEW: #Authorlife by Joe Zagets

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After selling his first thriller novel for six figures, Mackenzie "Mack" Lane quit his job as a journalist to become a full-time author.

Yet, a few years later, his career is spiraling downward.

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After selling his first thriller novel for six figures, Mackenzie "Mack" Lane quit his job as a journalist to become a full-time author. Writing novels wasn't supposed to be a blood sport. Yet, a few years later, his career is spiraling downward.

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Writing novels wasn't supposed to be a blood sport. Yet, a few years later, his career is spiraling downward. Mack needs money: his ex-wife wants to send...

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