When a colleague of mine had a notable New York Times book, I said, turn one of the chapters in the collection… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
A good novel doesn't just transcend the boundaries of its target market - it knows nothing about target markets. — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
Are there books about us or something?” This makes Pressia angry - the idea that this world is a subject of study,… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
You want the greatest trick for writing a novel? Here it is: imagine urgently whispering your story into one person's ear -… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
Literature has done great work for feminism - writing and reading are a practice of empathy - and great literature will continue… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
I always think I know the way a novel will go. I write maps on oversized art pads like the kind I… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
And I know I'm supposed to feel guilty for wanting people to buy my books... and books in general? Novels and poetry,… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
I was born in the era of the novel. I've written many, as well as collections of poetry, and essays for mouthing… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
The lessons learned in journalism also apply. Writing for NPR has taught me to cut a piece in half and then in… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
“To know someone, to be known. That matters more than he'd ever thought it would.” — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
She glances back before stepping into the alley, and she catches her grandfather looking at her the way he does sometimes--as if she's already… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
So far, I should be calm and more specifically not like that...Anything else? Would you like to do surgery on my personality? How about… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
I am deeply Catholic and always will be, but I'm no longer a member of the church. I left in 2003 because of the… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
“You're a hero here.' 'I don't want to be a hero.' 'What do you want?' 'I want to be a leader.” — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
“When I met you, I thought we were meant for each other, even though, in some ways, seemed very different and we kept fighting.… — julianna baggott Copy Share Image
Love is a luxury. It's something that people are allowed to indulge in when they're not simply trying to survive and keep other people… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
“My memories will be erased and then I'll be force-fed the story from the society pages?” — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
“How do you know me?" she says. He looks at her through his narrow eyes. "I was," he says. "You were what?" she asks.… — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
I've never thought there was anything I could hope to get by praying for it. — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
Try to think of writing as a gift - more complexly put: it is the curse and the cure. — Julianna Baggott Copy Share Image
