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We know a few stalkers. The good kind, not the scary kind. Though, we suspect if we think long and hard, we could come up with a few of the latter as well. Our acquaintance is varied. So we enjoyed this article about a writer who fixed upon bestselling author Claire Cook (Must Love Dogs) as a mentor. As in all good stalker relationships, Cook had no clue she was a role model and guide for our heroine. Probably for the best — being admired makes one so self-conscious.

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