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I have written for children, epic fantasy, plays for radio and essays as well as a few poems. I started writing when I was 22, got my first agent when I was 27. I am the son of the poet and author Shänne Sands. Book Trailers 1 minute each I am the son of the poet and author Shänne Sands.

The Laws of Magic by Daniel Benshana