I love listening to other authors explain their process or inspiration.
Borders Media does a great job of interviewing authors. Richard Russo talks about That Old Cape Magic, one of the many books on my TBR list. Russo's one of those authors whose stories just grab you like an electric current and don't let go till the last page.
Neil Gaiman's writing, like his books, is magical. Here he talks about The Graveyard Book, also on my TBR list.
Dick Cavett posted an interview with John Updike and John Cheever as part of his New York Times column. It's the entire episode of his talk show, so you'll want to grab some refreshments.
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Monday, October 5, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
My TBR list grows and grows
As a reader, I’m really excited that some of my favorite authors have new releases.
First, Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler’s Wife, discussed her very deliberate writing process for her new book, Her Fearful Symmetry with Borders. Interesting stuff.
Lorrie Moore, better known for her short stories, released the novel A Gate at the Stairs which deals with the post-9/11 world. I am a huge fan of her short stories and am very excited to see her release a full-length novel. Ms. Moore is a magician of words.
Richard Russo, another extraordinary writer, has several I need to catch up on, but most recently, That Old Cape Magic. He talked with the New York Times about converting his novels to screenplays for movies.
E.L. Doctorow’s release, Homer and Langley, fascinates me because it’s based on the true story of two brothers—one blind and one insane--living in New York. The New York Times Book Review’s Sam Tanenhaus interviewed E.L. about the release, and his writing process.
I’ve also purchased a few of my fellow authors’ works and have been lucky enough to win a few others, but so far haven’t had the chance to read them because I've been so focused on my own multiple writings. I recently submitted final edits for Design for Life, the Sweetheart Rose story for The Wild Rose Press’ Flower Basket series. A contemporary novel, which I’m very excited about, is going through the critique process, and I have yet to start revisions on a historical novella that I’m also very excited about. And, as always, about ten unfinished stories are clamoring for attention. A good problem to have.
First, Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler’s Wife, discussed her very deliberate writing process for her new book, Her Fearful Symmetry with Borders. Interesting stuff.
Lorrie Moore, better known for her short stories, released the novel A Gate at the Stairs which deals with the post-9/11 world. I am a huge fan of her short stories and am very excited to see her release a full-length novel. Ms. Moore is a magician of words.
Richard Russo, another extraordinary writer, has several I need to catch up on, but most recently, That Old Cape Magic. He talked with the New York Times about converting his novels to screenplays for movies.
E.L. Doctorow’s release, Homer and Langley, fascinates me because it’s based on the true story of two brothers—one blind and one insane--living in New York. The New York Times Book Review’s Sam Tanenhaus interviewed E.L. about the release, and his writing process.
I’ve also purchased a few of my fellow authors’ works and have been lucky enough to win a few others, but so far haven’t had the chance to read them because I've been so focused on my own multiple writings. I recently submitted final edits for Design for Life, the Sweetheart Rose story for The Wild Rose Press’ Flower Basket series. A contemporary novel, which I’m very excited about, is going through the critique process, and I have yet to start revisions on a historical novella that I’m also very excited about. And, as always, about ten unfinished stories are clamoring for attention. A good problem to have.
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