“Mrs. Fritz, how do you feel about your granddaughter’s secret career as a smut writer?” Loomis must hear because his eyes turn into slits. I adjust my position and bend so he can see and hear it too. “I believe the proper term is romance author,” my grandmother snaps despite her polished Queen of Boston smile. “And I couldn’t be prouder of her. I have all of her books sitting on my shelves. Keegan is a talented and incredible woman. She’s a doctor and a published author. How many of you standing here can say that? Demeaning what is a respected and valued profession and form of artistic
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