Christina Baker Kline

Words are both my vocation and my avocation - reading, writing, editing, teaching.

Most people are remarkably resilient. Even those who have been through war or great loss often find reservoirs of strength. But the legacy of trauma is a heavy burden to bear.

For years I'd understood that publishing in paperback was the kiss of death.

I don't really have any interest in doing Donald Blake stories. Maybe it's just I don't know what to do with that sort of alter ego.

Being famous gets me good concert tickets, good tables in restaurants, good seats at sporting events and that's really about it.

Marriage can be work, it can be difficult, it can be hard, but I think working through those times makes you stronger as a couple and as a unit.