Macmillan New Writers: Interview with Ann

Monday, 27 April 2009

This is an interesting and insightful interview with our own Ann Weisgarber: http://readingthepast.blogspot.com/2009/04/interview-with-ann-weisgarber.html

Ann Weisgarber said...: Doug, this was kind of you to post, and I appreciate it.

I continue to find the attention surreal and far removed from my everyday life. The ride is bound to come to an end soon, and that won't be a disappointment. It will be someone else's turn to be in the spotlight and that will be nice.; 27 April 2009 at 23:47
Tim Stretton said...: Really interesting interview.

I've finished the book now and hugely admire it. Ann, the way you make such a very quiet novel utterly absorbing is a real testament to your skill. (I say this as a writer who gets twitchy if I go too long without putting in a swordfight...) I particularly liked the way you realised Isaac - that even by the end of the novel I couldn't decide what I felt about him. He's an object lesson in "rounded characterisation". I hope the spotlight lasts a bit longer!; 28 April 2009 at 08:46
Anonymous said...: It's a fantastic book.; 28 April 2009 at 12:28
Brian McGilloway said...: Hear, hear, Eliza. May the ride continue for a long time to come for you, Ann. There is no good reason why it should stop now.; 28 April 2009 at 21:45
Ann Weisgarber said...: Thank you all. The best compliments are the ones from fellow writers. Tim, I appreciate your comments about Isaac since he's my favorite character.

Your book is on its way and should land someday on my doorstep here in Texas. I could use a few swordfights to liven up the next book.; 28 April 2009 at 22:11