I am deeply Catholic and always will be, but I'm no longer a member of the church. I left in 2003 because of the sex abuse scandal. Julianna Baggott abusecatholicchurch Change image and share on social
The truth is that for those 86 long years when the Red Sox went without a World Series win, fans were not only in a recession, but trapped in a longstanding, deeply entrenched sports depression. Julianna Baggott deeplydepressionentrench Change image and share on social
A good novel doesn't just transcend the boundaries of its target market - it knows nothing about target markets. Julianna Baggott boundarygoodmarket Change image and share on social
The basic rule of storytelling is 'show, don't tell.' Julianna Baggott basicruleshow Change image and share on social
Writing stories is the habit of lying put to good use. Julianna Baggott goodhabitlie Change image and share on social
I'm a woman, but I've been a sexist, too. Julianna Baggott havesexistwoman Change image and share on social
Writers are socially observant. We find people endlessly fascinating, and real life is mysterious. Sometimes it's hard to stop staring at the strut and squawk of my fellow man. They can be quite inspiring. Sometimes it's hard to stop talking to them to see what in the world they're thinking. Julianna Baggott endlesslyfascinatefellow share on social
Writers aren't born properly labeled so it is hard to know one when one appears. Julianna Baggott appearbearhard Change image and share on social
I write across genres so I see them, more often, as complementary instead of separated by boundaries. Julianna Baggott boundarycomplementarygenre Change image and share on social
What does it mean to be Catholic and not a Catholic? I feel adrift, homeless. My Catholic imagination allows me to see the soul as a lit breath, seeking the divine. It persists. Julianna Baggott adriftbreathcatholic Change image and share on social