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August 27, 2008

Opening Day and my Heavy Heart

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K. M. Walton: I'm the author of the contemporary YA novels, CRACKED, EMPTY, & ULTIMATUM. I also edited and contributed to my YA music-focused anthology BEHIND THE SONG. I am a devourer of books and Entertainment Weekly...and if I'm being honest...chocolate.

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