“I’m sorry and I believe in you and I’ll always be near you, protecting you, and I will never leave you, I’ll be curled around your heart for the rest of your life.”

American novelist and short story writer, her work spans the late 20th and early 21st centuries. She is best known for her experimental fiction, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel *A Visit from the Goon Squad*, which explores time, memory, and human connection through interconnected narratives. Her writing often blends literary depth with innovative form.