Kathleen Glasgow

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Kathleen Glasgow – American novelist, best known for Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark. Her books deal with trauma, grief, and mental health, written with honesty and compassion. She gives voice to those who often feel unseen, making her novels both raw and healing.

✨ Inspired by poets Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton in her youth. πŸ“– Girl in Pieces became a New York Times bestseller. πŸ’‘ Based much of her debut on her own struggles with depression and self-harm. 🌍 Her novels have been translated worldwide and resonate deeply with readers. 🎭 Her style is often described as β€œa direct conversation with the reader’s heart.” πŸ“š Also co-authored You’d Be Home Now. πŸŽ“ Studied literature and began her career writing poetry. πŸ–‹οΈ Says she writes for those who feel invisible. 🎢 Often inspired by indie rock music. πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ A mother, she credits her daughter as inspiration for stories of resilience. πŸ˜„ Once joked that her books are β€œsad stories with hope tucked in the pocket.”