Author who said, “All I want to be is the Jane Austen of South Alabama” Crossword Clue

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Author who said, “All I want to be is the Jane Austen of South Alabama” Crossword Answer

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AUTHOR (noun)
1. someone who originates or causes or initiates something
2. writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
AUTHOR (verb)
1. be the author of
AUSTEN (noun)
1. English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)

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Down

1. Pointed dig

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