An awesome place I've visited:

One of my favorite places on this planet (or any other planet, for that matter) is Muir Woods, just north of San Francisco.

My perfect Sunday:

My perfect Sunday would involve a lazy morning of fresh fruit and fresh talk followed by a stroll in the afternoon, a coffee break at an independent bookstore, and then a homemade dinner. I make a savory chicken marsala.

The movie I've watched the most times:

This would probably be a tie among AMADEUS, Woody Allen's CRIMES & MISDEMEANORS, and CLUE.

My life history in 5 sentences or fewer:

I grew up in Rhode Island, worked in NYC for a spell, moved down to Atlanta, became a published novelist and a college professor, and am now battling a serious addiction to Publix fudge brownies.

Obscure knowledge I possess:

I only possess obscure knowledge.

I have a weakness for guys/girls who:

...make the first move. In chess, I always prefer black...