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Gil Brewer

(1922-1983) Novelist. Gilbert “Gil” Brewer was born in Canandaigua, New York, and died in St. Petersburg, Florida.

John Brooks

(1920-1993) Writer. John Brooks was born in New York City and died in Southampton, Long Island, New York.

Gilbert Emery

(1875-1945) Novelist, short story writer, playwright. Gilbert Emery was born in Naples, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Alexandra Ripley

(1934-2004) Writer. Alexandra Ripley was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and died in Richmond, Virginia. She was a graduate of Vassar College and the author of the novel, “Scarlett.”

Fay Baker

(1917-1987) Author. Fay Baker was born in New York City and died in Sleepy Hollow, New York. She use the pseudonym Beth Holmes in some of her writing.

Mary C. Ames

(1831-1884) Author, poet. Mary C. Ames was born in Utica, New York, and died in Washington, District of Columbia.