Who is a Magic Author?

A magic author is one whose writing:

Inspires a couch potato to think about doing something with his life
Mitigates the pain of a broken heart
Motivates armchair activists to roll up their sleeves and get in to the ground
Obsesses the mind with a pressing thought to act immediately rather than analysing endlessly
Resonates with positive thoughts and helps a depressed soul
Triggers passion in a mechanical life
Assists an ignorant and naive mind
Lives in the heart and mind of the masses, forever

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