I met Amelia Brunskill ten years ago in StoryStudio Chicago's Novel in a Year program. I still remember her entrancing workshop pages— they were perfectly moody and made me want to gobble up the whole novel. After the program ended, a handful of us formed a writing group, and while my snack contributions were admittedly inconsistent, Amelia could always be counted on for bringing excellent treats. Which is to say, Amelia is not only a lovely person, but knows the importance of snacks. (Never underestimate how much better your writing group will be with a spread of brownies, crackers, and nice cheeses.)