More Than Just a Pretty face
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Katie is a new artist on the block, but she finds herself in a bit of a conundrum - Her employer is taking advantage of her inexperience in the world of business!
This is a short story about women standing up for themselves. A simple thought about artists having the courage to oppose someone who takes their work for granted.
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