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Thomas has been in the publishing industry for over a decade an author, literary agent, marketing director, podcast host, and CEO of Author Media. He has traveled the world speaking at writing conventions, sharing his special approach on how to build a powerful online platform. Thousands of writers have attended his popular workshops and breakout sessions
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