On a day in the life of a writer, organizing extensive research, braiding narratives, vulnerability, and how to know what you're supposed to be writing about.
Jane, I love and read each of your posts and interviews with great enthusiasm. This interview with Anna Malaika Tubbs is outstanding! I have not read any of her writing....yet....but I definitely will now. I think her books are especially timely given the current political situation in the U.S. which is affecting the politics, ethics, and economies of the world. It sounds as though both books will be a history lesson that we can learn from. I like her methodical approach to writing and especially her answer to your question about, "what prompt really works for her?" Her answer is so obvious, but I have never thought of it in the way she expressed it....until she explained her process! Brilliant! Love, love love these interviews and you for posting them for us. Thank you so much!!
Jo-Anne! Thank you for your kind words! They've gone right into my heart!! And yes to every word you wrote about Anna, you're exactly right. I think you will love her books. They changed me and live on in my cells!
You're welcome Jane! We can all use more "heart-love" and inspiration in our lives. What is life, if not to be touched and moved by the art of words!!! :-)
I love these reflections on craft! Especially “All of my writing stems from this thought, which is: What are the things that feel really obvious to me that are not obvious to other people?” - that’s a great way to think about what to write next!
I love that so much, too! Though sometimes when things seem obvious to us, we assume they're obvious to others, as well. It can take some time to realize they're not!! So happy you enjoyed the interview, Ramya!
I loved this interview, and the way it conveys that hope is necessary and can be made practical each day through creative acts on the personal and political fronts. The prompt is great too! I admire that it applies to any genre.
Jane, I love and read each of your posts and interviews with great enthusiasm. This interview with Anna Malaika Tubbs is outstanding! I have not read any of her writing....yet....but I definitely will now. I think her books are especially timely given the current political situation in the U.S. which is affecting the politics, ethics, and economies of the world. It sounds as though both books will be a history lesson that we can learn from. I like her methodical approach to writing and especially her answer to your question about, "what prompt really works for her?" Her answer is so obvious, but I have never thought of it in the way she expressed it....until she explained her process! Brilliant! Love, love love these interviews and you for posting them for us. Thank you so much!!
Jo-Anne! Thank you for your kind words! They've gone right into my heart!! And yes to every word you wrote about Anna, you're exactly right. I think you will love her books. They changed me and live on in my cells!
You're welcome Jane! We can all use more "heart-love" and inspiration in our lives. What is life, if not to be touched and moved by the art of words!!! :-)
I love these reflections on craft! Especially “All of my writing stems from this thought, which is: What are the things that feel really obvious to me that are not obvious to other people?” - that’s a great way to think about what to write next!
I love that so much, too! Though sometimes when things seem obvious to us, we assume they're obvious to others, as well. It can take some time to realize they're not!! So happy you enjoyed the interview, Ramya!
Wonderful interview!
Yay! I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Nancy!
I loved this interview, and the way it conveys that hope is necessary and can be made practical each day through creative acts on the personal and political fronts. The prompt is great too! I admire that it applies to any genre.
I'm so happy that you enjoyed it, Wendy! I love that prompt, too! I found it so inspiring!!