Reading Poe was like a near-death experience, the kind that makes you feel fragile and free in its wake. I felt almost as though I'd scared myself alive. Koren Zailckas alivedeathexperience Change image and share on social
Why is Kris Jenner a powerhouse? Because some part of us confuses fame and infamy, too. If she really bothered us half as much as we claim she does, we'd look away and stop feeding her empire. Koren Zailckas botherclaimconfuse Change image and share on social
Since I've quit drinking, I'm not sure I've found the good life, but I've certainly uncovered a better one. Koren Zailckas drinkfindgood Change image and share on social
I would never make up a character who didn't exist or an event that didn't transpire. If you're a real writer, you have other tools in your toolbox to build drama. Koren Zailckas buildcharacterdrama Change image and share on social
I think what I learned in research is that as Americans, we're very distrustful of anger. We're not sure if we should repress it. The idea that anger is supposed to be controlled is American, and we try to keep it out of our homes. Koren Zailckas americanangercontrol share on social
America, ever the narcissistic mother, prefers baby bumps to children and expectant mothers to full-fledged bum-and-nose-wiping ones. Koren Zailckas americababybum Change image and share on social
I think when you're 14 years old, I think you're sort of looking for markers that prove you're an adult and you're independent of your parents. Koren Zailckas adultindependentmarker Change image and share on social
I think statistics go in one ear and out the other. All of us respond to stories more than numbers. Koren Zailckas earnumberrespond Change image and share on social
I think, for one, we have to really accept that anger is a normal human emotion that can be a positive force for change. Koren Zailckas acceptangerchange Change image and share on social
What makes a narcissistic mother so scary? Her absolute power and controlling influence. A narcissistic mother is your only 'friend,' at least until you're old enough to go to school. Koren Zailckas absolutecontrolfriend Change image and share on social
