Even 'Gone With the Wind' had a shocking, cold-blooded murder. Karin Slaughter bloodcoldmurder Change image and share on social
I'm extremely introverted. I used to think it was shyness, but I got over that, so it must be door No. 2. It's still hard for me to be away from home much, and I have to make sure I get lots of time alone in my room when I'm touring. Karin Slaughter doorextremelyhard share on social
Like every Southern writer, I thought that I needed to write the next 'Gone With the Wind.' Karin Slaughter needsouthernthink Change image and share on social
Books give us insight into other people, other cultures. They make us laugh. They make us think. If they are really good, they make us believe that we are better for having read them. You don't read a book - you experience it. Every story opens up a new world. Karin Slaughter bookcultureexperience share on social
I think crime fiction is a great way to talk about social issues, whether 'To Kill A Mockingbird' or 'The Lovely Bones;' violence is a way to open up that information you want to get out to the reader. Karin Slaughter bonecrimefiction share on social
Prior to the Civil War, most libraries were either privately owned or housed in universities or churches. Karin Slaughter churchcivilhouse Change image and share on social
As a Southerner, I love obstacles for my characters. Karin Slaughter characterloveobstacle Change image and share on social
Feminism has been so co-opted, but the fact is, feminism benefits men as well. Karin Slaughter benefitfactfeminism Change image and share on social
I always say 'thriller;' if they see you're a woman - and you're a blond woman - people assume you're writing about cats and romances where somebody has died. Karin Slaughter assumeblondcat Change image and share on social
My job isn't to preach to people, it's to entertain them. I like letting the characters speak for themselves. Karin Slaughter characterentertainjob Change image and share on social
