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Dr. John Grant, author of the Lovejoy mysteries, says 'writing for me is play'
Dr. John Grant, author of the Lovejoy mysteries, says 'writing for me is play'

Dr. John Grant, author of the Lovejoy mysteries, says 'writing for me is play'

Date6/23/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Dr. John Grant; author of the Lovejoy mysteries; says 'writing for me is play'.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0099721F
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