Writing for Immortality
Writing for Immortality
Barbara Basbanes Richter
The Mysterious Bonds of Sisterhood: A Conversation with "Bear" Author Julia Phillips
38 minutes Posted Aug 1, 2024 at 10:00 am.
Introduction and Overview of Bear
Exploring the Sisterly Bond
The Dynamics Between Locals and Tourists
Enchantment and Mysticism
The Writing Process and the Joy of Revision
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In this episode of Writing for Immortality, meet Julia Phillips, the acclaimed author of Bear and National Book Award finalist Disappearing Earth.
I interview Julia about Bear and we also talk about the exploration of the sisterly bond, about the setting of the book on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest, and the dynamics that play out between locals and tourists. The conversation shifts to the blinding effects of enchantment and mysticism, as well as the writing process and the joy (yes, the joy!) of revision. Crafting atmosphere, character-driven fiction while weaving complex themes into compelling narratives doesn't happen by magic, and Julia offers a master class in how she does what she does so well--that is, enchanting readers with her own spellbinding writing and world-building.
Don't miss this conversation with one of today's most exciting literary voices!
⁠https://www.juliaphillipswrites.com/⁠
⁠https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0525520430⁠
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