Flannery O'Connor was a revelation for me. When I read her, I was very young, and I didn't understand what she was doing. I didn't see any of the Catholicism or any of the social stuff. Karin Slaughter catholicismconnorflannery Change image and share on social
People forget that writers start off being readers. We all love it when we find a terrific read, and we want to let people know about it. Karin Slaughter findforgetlove Change image and share on social
I set the goal of getting a book contract by age thirty. Karin Slaughter agebookcontract 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
Good writers know that crime is an entre into telling a greater story about character. Good crime writing holds up a mirror to the readers and reflects in a darker light the world in which they live. Karin Slaughter charactercrimedark Change image and share on social
I taped the autopsy photos from Marilyn Monroe's death to my lunch box in fifth grade, and I would write stories in which someone inevitably died. Karin Slaughter autopsyboxdeath Change image and share on social
I'm really boring. I get up early. I go to bed early. I don't smoke or drink. I mean, I'll eat a cupcake. I'm just not a crazy, stay-out-all-night sort of person. I love writing. Karin Slaughter bedborecrazy Change image and share on social
I busted my chin open trying to be Evel Knievel on my bike. When it happened, you could see straight through to the bone, I thought my dad was going to pass out. It left a scar that I still have now. Karin Slaughter bikebonebust Change image and share on social
I can clearly trace my passion for reading back to the Jonesboro, Georgia, library, where, for the first time in my life, I had access to what seemed like an unlimited supply of books. Karin Slaughter accessbackbook Change image and share on social
If I wasn't a writer, I would probably be a watchmaker. I like putting puzzles together, and that is what a watch is, figuring out how all the gears and everything else works together. I'm patient and good at focusing on a single task. Karin Slaughter figurefocusgear share on social
