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 love puns. I've been known to turn the car around just to take advantage of a good pun situation. It really is the highest form of humor. Karin Slaughter advantagecarform Change image and share on social
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
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
Reading develops cognitive skills. It trains our minds to think critically and to question what you are told. This is why dictators censor or ban books. It's why it was illegal to teach slaves to read. It's why girls in developing countries have acid thrown in their faces when they walk to school. Karin Slaughter acidbanbook 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