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    Staying on Topic is Hard
    Staying on Topic is Hard
    Staying on Topic is Hard
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    Staying on Topic is Hard

    By Rachel Guerrero

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    This volume is a collection of short stories and articles touching mainly on themes of humor and faith. The reader never quite knows what to expect they'll be reading next, for this author enjoys recording all of her adventures around the world. One moment you might be reading about disgruntled customers at the beauty salon, and the next you'll be cringing at the thought of cockroaches in the shower. Prepare Yourself.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRachel Guerrero
    Release dateDec 10, 2014
    ISBN9781311968722
    Staying on Topic is Hard
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    Rachel Guerrero

    Rachel is convinced that real life is nearly always more interesting than fiction, which is why she can rarely tear herself away from writing true stories in order to compose fiction tales. She has lived in America, Malaysia, and China. You will most likely hear references to things like her husband, Angel, the language of Mandarin Chinese, and Captain Jack Sparrow if you read much at all of what she writes. She's passionate about blogging, so be sure to check out her websites for regularly updated content.

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