What:
I write fiction: three novels so far and short stories. I have written the occasional essay but mainly that isn’t what I do. My newest novel The Red Car recently came out in paperback. I am … Continue reading >>
What:
I’m a fiction writer and I’ve also written essays. And, like all writers, I do so many other things that, while writing is absolutely central to who I feel I am, it’s only a small part of … Continue reading >>
Welcome Faye Rapoport DesPres to my What, Why, How Series about creativity!
What:
For much of my creative writing career I have focused on observing life in this time and place and … Continue reading >>
WHAT?
To live is to be creative – we are all creatures of creativity. I mean, I remember figuring out how to tie my shoe laces. That’s creativity. The ants figure out how to get into the hummingbird … Continue reading >>
WHAT?
Christ, I was hoping you’d tell me! I do a lot, but “what” exactly I am I’m not totally sure. I write, I read, I coach wrestling, I laugh and drink beer with my wife, I teach at a … Continue reading >>
What:
I write fiction, poetry, book reviews and nonfiction.
How:
Bird by Bird as Anne LaMott says. When I am writing, I just keep forging ahead until I have something I like. In the case … Continue reading >>
