I find it interesting that, for a novelist, many of his influences are non-novelists. I recall another novelist (can't remember who) saying that poets influenced him more than novelists did, because poets were more innovative with language.
This interview caused me to buy the book. But, finding the time to read, it is the problem! Still, it can look at me from the pile and it will know that I want to get to it and that I will as soon as I can.
I find it interesting that, for a novelist, many of his influences are non-novelists. I recall another novelist (can't remember who) saying that poets influenced him more than novelists did, because poets were more innovative with language.
This interview caused me to buy the book. But, finding the time to read, it is the problem! Still, it can look at me from the pile and it will know that I want to get to it and that I will as soon as I can.
Going to have to buy it. His kind of arch and cutting insight reminds me a little of Gore Vidal, though without all the celebrity stories.
Though I'm no writer, I love to read, and your piece today would inspire anyone with the inclination. Thank You,Ross, and will reStack ASAP 💯👍