![]() ![]() That’s the type of writer Kline is: generous and questing. In my mind’s eye, I remember us as a two-headed beast: We had so much to say to each other, it was merely a matter of tilting in each other’s direction, and the data exchange started rolling. I’m sure we discussed our personal and professional stories. During this particular engagement, however, I spent nearly the entire time talking with Christina Baker Kline. Being in strange surroundings is often inspiring to me, and I like to take advantage of the setting that way. It’s not exactly a case of sour grapes, but I have often forgone socializing with colleagues in favor of going back to my room to write. If you’ve been to symposia and conferences, you know random meetings can yield creative connections and powerful networks. As is often the case at such events, professional writers of all genres were connecting not only with students but also with each other for conversations about the art and craft of writing. In the late 1990s, I was a journalist in residence at a symposium for high school students. ![]()
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