I love 'Memory Keeper's Daughter,' but in some ways I think 'The Lake of Dreams' is a stronger book. I was able to tell the story I wanted to tell. That's all you can ever do as a writer. From there on you have no control over it. Kim Edwards bookcontroldaughter share on social
In writing, I want to be remembered for telling good stories in beautiful and powerful language, using the poetry of words to reflect the thematic concerns of compelling stories. Kim Edwards beautifulcompelconcern Change image and share on social
Your understanding of a place changes the longer you stay; you discover more, and your own life gets woven into the fabric of the community. Kim Edwards communitydiscoverfabric Change image and share on social
One of my greatest times of inspiration is when I'm traveling or living in a new country - there's a tremendous freedom that comes from being unfettered by your own, familiar culture, and by seeing the world from a different point of view. Kim Edwards countryculturefamiliar share on social
'Middlesex' by Jeffrey Eugenides left me both moved and, at times, laughing out loud in delight. Kim Edwards delighteugenidesjeffrey Change image and share on social
William Trevor is an author I admire; his stories are subtle and powerful, and beautifully written. Kim Edwards admireauthorbeautifully Change image and share on social
There was a sense that there was a lot of word of mouth happening with 'The Memory Keeper's Daughter,' even in hardcover. Kim Edwards daughterhappenhardcover Change image and share on social
