Judy Hilkert asked Anna-Marie McLemore:

Ms. McLemore: I recently read Wild Beauty. I am a college librarian in Mississippi. As a result of reading your book, I ordered all three of your novels for the library and have recommended them to others as well. Specifically, I have recommended Wild Beauty book to the English Department. I am seriously impressed with this book. Can you tell me a little about your academic background? Thank you so much.

Anna-Marie McLemore Hi Judy! Thank you so much for reading Wild Beauty, and for recommending! It's much appreciated. In terms of my academic background, I have always loved stories and books, though growing up I was more of a math and science geek. Later, I was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to a college that encouraged me studying both science and literature, so that got me used to the idea that I could be interested in both; there's usually at least one scientific element in my magical realism. Thanks for your question, and thank you again for recommending my books!

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