by Alice Stephens
“I became aware of the disconnect between who sci-fi was written by and for, and who I was as a reader.” Continue reading
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“One of My Joys is Compression”: Q&A with Devi S. Laskar
by Shoba Viswanathan
“You should write about what you don’t know about what you know. So yes I gave my Mother character a few of my things, as a place to start. I needed to start from a place of familiarity to explore the unknown. ”
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Authors / Features / Interviews / Nonfiction
Cracking Open the Self: an Interview with Lisa Knopp
by Evelyn Somers
Lisa Knopp has been practicing and studying the craft of nonfiction writing since before she knew what an essay was. Knopp’s journey as a writer and teacher has paralleled the emergence of creative nonfiction as an abundant and prospering “fourth genre.” Continue reading
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Paul Matthew Maisano’s Bindi: On Confronting Our Siblings’ Bad Choices
By Joe Schuster
“I have come to see that satire and cynicism are defenses against harder-to-cope-with emotions.” Continue reading
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Transformation as Action: Q & A with Caitlin Hamilton Summie
by Evelyn Somers
“I want to know what took my character there, and I care very much how he fares after he pulls in the drive. Perhaps these moments are where I live as a person.” Continue reading
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Find Your Lane, Stay Ready: Q&A with Cole Lavalais
by Sonya Chung
I wrote a book when I was ready and published it when it was ready. My age was not a factor. I’m not sure who decided 30-40 was the prime time to write or publish your first book, but it’s all bull shit. Continue reading
Q & A with Donna Everhart
by Susan Sechrist
“Everyone knows, the older you are, the more you’ve lived, the more experiences you’ve had, and the more wisdom you’ve gained from all of that. Use it. Use every little snippet of your life as a tool in your writing, your emotions, your reactions to events, your feelings. No matter what’s happened to you, let it show in your writing. Write fearlessly.” Continue reading
