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When your fantasy world is falling apart, who finds hope—and who embraces the dark?
Nicole Schroeder
Nicole Schroeder is a storyteller at heart. As the editor in chief of Indie Author Magazine, she brings nearly a decade of journalism and editorial experience to the publication.
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