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Allison Renner is a librarian, writer, and photographer who loves to tell stories through different media. She loves exploring the world around her with a camera around her neck and a pen in her hand.

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	Those Who Scream: A Novel by 30 Writers by Josh Dale (Goodreads Author), Bethany Bruno, P.J. Gallo 4.14 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Green Light: A Gatsby Cycle by Janet Dale (Goodreads Author), Allison Renner (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mall Rats: An Anthology by Kirsten Reneau (Editor), Mileva Anastasiadou, Patricia Q. Bidar 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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