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In an interview regarding his motivation for writing fiction, Chaze said: "Primarily I have a simple desire to shine my ass—to show off a bit in print." During his career, Chaze had at least ten books published, including a collection of essays. His work was rediscovered in the 1980s, when
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Chaze's works of fiction drew from his own experiences. They were praised by reviewers as being authentic and filled with local color, but sometimes criticized for sensationalism.
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