Tag Archives: E. L. Doctorow

Q&A (& giveaway!) with Jessamyn Hope, Author of Safekeeping

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Christi

“We are all pawns of history.” ~ from Safekeeping by Jessamyn Hope One of my all-time favorite quotes about story comes from E.L. Doctorow in his lecture, “Biography in Fiction” (available as a podcast from CUNY), where he says, “What is the past if not the present … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Julie Kibler, Author of Calling Me Home

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Christi

The heart is a demanding tenant; it frequently makes a strong argument against common sense. ~ from Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler A favorite quote of mine comes from E. L. Doctorow in a lecture he gave on Historical Fiction … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Memoir and a Prompt

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Christi

When I first set out to write seriously, I cranked out essay after essay, believing I could never make up an entire story from scratch, much less a novel, but I had plenty of life experience to share. Now, I … Continue reading →

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