Kristina Marie Darling is the author of thirty-seven books. An expert consultant with the U.S. Fulbright Commission, Dr. Darling's work has been recognized with awards from Yaddo, the American Academy in Rome, the Andorran Ministry of Culture, the Elizabeth George Foundation, Harvard University's Kittredge Fund, the Heinz Foundation, Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, and the Whiting Foundation. She serves as Editor-in-Chief of Tupelo Press and Tupelo Quarterly.