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Poet. Critic.
Editor. Teacher.
Author of forty books. Twice-awarded Fulbright Scholar. Faculty from Greece to the French Riviera.
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About Dr. Darling
A literary life between continents.
Kristina Marie Darling is the author of more than thirty books of poetry, criticism, nonfiction, and hybrid writing, including recent volumes from Bloomsbury, Dzanc Books, Persea Books, and Penguin Random House Canada. A twice-awarded Fulbright Scholar and former expert consultant with the U.S. Fulbright Commission, Dr. Darling now serves as a juror for Fulbright awards and consults internationally on pedagogy, curriculum design, and empowerment in the arts and humanities.
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"Kristina, thank you. You are a wonder, both brilliant and kind, and a master teacher."
— Tupelo Press Manuscript Conference Participant
"You are an extraordinary writer, teacher, and example. I am forever grateful."
— Stanford University Continuing Studies Student
"You lift our whole community. As I work with Fulbright as a Specialist, I think of you and how you have made a shining international career."
— Tupelo Press Manuscript Conference Participant