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When I was younger, it embarrassed me to be seen with my books, but I've come out of the closet.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":70},3763871,"To move up to hardcover is a way of getting more attention for my books. It means a lot to me: It means my books are legitimate.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKaren Robards, a bestselling American author of romance and suspense novels, uttered these words during an interview, likely around the late 1990s or early 2000s when her writing career was gaining momentum. At that time, Robards was struggling to find mainstream recognition for her work, often relegated to the paperback fiction section in bookstores.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be about validation and success, but it reveals a deeper insight into the psychological drivers of an artist's desire for legitimacy. The tension lies in the fact that Robards seeks external validation through tangible measures (hardcover publication) rather than internal fulfillment from her craft itself.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives should recognize that their self-worth is not inherently tied to external markers of success but rather to the intrinsic value they derive from their work. By separating their identity from these external measures, individuals can cultivate a more resilient sense of purpose, allowing them to navigate the inevitable fluctuations in recognition and validation.",{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3763860,"I came out of what we romance writers call The Romance Ghetto, because we get so little respect.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,4,10]