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About Sammi

Sammi Caramela is a content manager whose love for words has propelled her into a career in content marketing. When she isn’t working for her various clients, she’s writing (and furiously editing) novels, reading a book with a third cup of coffee, or attending concerts. Check out her blog at sammisays.org.

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