The Written Nerd works at an independent bookstore in New
York City’s SoHo neighborhood and hopes to someday own a bookstore of her own.

TWN loves reading books, talking about books, and "being
where literature hits the streets." She lives in Park Slope with her ALP (Adorably Literate
Partner). She publishes these great Brooklyn Lit Life interviews. Friday, she posted an interview with Edwidge Danticat. Here’s an excerpt. Read the rest at the Written Nerd.

Why do you think Brooklyn has such a
dense population of writers? Is there something particularly literary
about Brooklyn?

Brooklyn
lacks the craziness of having to be all business all the time
publishing wise, plus it offers a community. I think that’s very
appealing to writers.