Emily Giffin

I was actually born in Baltimore! Although I moved away when I was quite young and consider Chicago to be my hometown, Baltimore is sentimental to me, and I still keep in touch with family friends I knew as a little girl. ”

I've been obsessed with the Kennedys since I was a child, and Bobby Kennedy is, hands down, my favorite among them. ”

I feel a great connection with my readers and would never want to disappoint them. ”

I have always been drawn to coming-of-age stories and books and movies featuring compelling young characters. ”

My favorite movie of all-time is 'Stand By Me,' and I re-read my favorite young adult books often. ”

Writing a teen character is something I wanted to try again for a long time! ”

Guilt is a supreme waste of time and energy. ”

I never outline my novels before I write. I do have a vague sense of beginning, middle, and end at the outset of each book, but for me, writing has always been a very character-driven process. ”

I aim for four workouts a week. I work out with a trainer once a week. Then, I take a circuit class twice a week. The fourth workout is random, depending on what I'm in the mood for - either a run, a spin class, or yoga. ”

It's a funny thing - when I'm crazed with work, spending time with my children relaxes me. Yet, at the end of a long weekend with them, the very thing I need to relax is a little work and time away from them! ”