The Irish master discusses the creative impulse, his writing process, and why he finally started writing about queer characters.
Author Archives: Alexander Matthews
Garth Greenwell on the Poetry of Being an Outsider
“I had no intention of writing about childhood or Kentucky in the 90s or being a queer person there…”
Writing as Therapy: Damon Galgut on Unpicking a Psychological Knot Through Fiction
The award-winning gay author Damon Galgut reflects on the compulsion behind crafting stories – and what it means to be a “real” novelist.
Acclaimed Author Edmund White on Capturing The Gay Experience
“In fiction you have an obligation to show representative characters… you don’t just want to show a bunch of freaks.”
Capturing campus politics with wit, warmth and nuance: “Okay, Okay, Okay” reviewed
Finuala Dowling’s fifth novel captures the tragicomic absurdities of universities grappling with change.
Finding Stillness When You’re on the Move
Meditation is a calming sanctuary I carry with me wherever I go.
For Creatives, is There Such a Thing as Too Much Travel?
On “peak nomad” and how to overcome it.
A powerful portrait of the immigrant experience: “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” reviewed
This is easily one of the best debut novels of the year: an unflinching, lyrical dissection of tragedy and trauma — large and small.
The golden light of Los Angeles
I’m obsessed with LA’s light: languorous, golden, and lingering long after sunset.
Transforming The Wilds: A Q&A with artist James Delaney
A once-dangerous and overgrown park is now a vibrant sanctuary for all.
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