Love this post! Especially her relatable description of her young daughter's excitement after writing: "giddy new pages, shooting-eye-stars, and melting self." She claims she may have reached her "limit" of "self-excavation," but I'm dubious--and hopeful for more in the future.
Really enjoyed this questionnaire — especially the response to the question about the elevator pitch, how it can change from ride to ride. I appreciate this sentiment, how a book's meaning can evolve, swing back around, find new places to go...
It’s wild to see my own word-giddiness reflected in hers. And you’re right to be dubious! I’m drafting fiction now, but in many ways the excavation is just as deep. Just in slightly more mischievous & otherworldly ways?
Love this post! Especially her relatable description of her young daughter's excitement after writing: "giddy new pages, shooting-eye-stars, and melting self." She claims she may have reached her "limit" of "self-excavation," but I'm dubious--and hopeful for more in the future.
Really enjoyed this questionnaire — especially the response to the question about the elevator pitch, how it can change from ride to ride. I appreciate this sentiment, how a book's meaning can evolve, swing back around, find new places to go...
Glad you enjoyed this, Jeffrey.
It’s wild to see my own word-giddiness reflected in hers. And you’re right to be dubious! I’m drafting fiction now, but in many ways the excavation is just as deep. Just in slightly more mischievous & otherworldly ways?