Nell Freudenberger — American Novelist born on December 30, 1975,

Nell Freudenberger is an American novelist... (wikipedia)

I can't listen to music when I'm writing. I like music best in a car or on the train.
I like it when someone gives me a new book of poetry by a poet I haven't read.
Alice Munro is a particular kind of short story writer in that she writes long, character-driven short stories.
I think that the practice of writing every day was what made me remember that writing doesn't have anything to do with publishing books. It can be totally separate and private - a comforting thought.
I think, in general, it's better not to respond to reviews of your work.