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    Broken Hearts, Broken Promises
    Broken Hearts, Broken Promises
    Broken Hearts, Broken Promises
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    Broken Hearts, Broken Promises

    By Russell Saiki

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    A short collection of free-verse poetry detailing a short-lived span of continuous heartbreak.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRussell Saiki
    Release dateJan 26, 2012
    ISBN9781466078680
    Broken Hearts, Broken Promises
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    Russell Saiki

    Russell Saiki is a free-verse poet and short story writer specializing in romance, depression, love and horror. He has been writing poetry and short stories since early childhood, publishing a rare solo piece in college newspapers. He resides in Texas with his two large mixed breed dogs, Abbadon and Abby.

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