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Author Pronunciations

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Caoilinn Hughes
Caoilinn Hughes
KAY-lin hews
Anne Higonnet
Anne Higonnet
HI-goh-nay
J Drew. Lanham
Ferdia Lennon
Ferdia Lennon
FUR-dee-ah LEN-non
Anne Curzan
Anne Curzan
CURR-zann. Last syllable of "Curzan" rhymes with "Anne."
Leif Enger
Leif Enger
Lafe
Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo
lee bar-DOO-go
Lisa Kaltenegger
Lisa Kaltenegger
KAL-ten-egg-er
Jennine Capó. Crucet
Jennine Capó. Crucet
CAP-oh CREW-sit
Liliana Colanzi
Liliana Colanzi
co-LAHN-see
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