I’m intrigued. . .and giddy that you’ve got another book coming out.
Yet what resonates with me is what you shared regarding the ideas for other novels that popped into your head when you were bored with a project.
When I was working on my master’s thesis, haiku would pop into my head at times when I was deeply frustrated with my work. They’d burn their way out of my head and onto paper, but then I’d feel clearer again.
I’m trying to decide on whether to do a small (very small scale) nonfiction project and may actually have someone interested in publishing it. Your thoughts are my main concern—can I live with this work for a year or so? Can I see it through?
I vividly remember your reading here in Cleveland -- you were reading your essay on Yiddish when during the Q&A someone accused you of being a "self-hating Jew." Yeeesh. I love Cleveland as a home but for the three years we lived in Portland OR the nearest I got to Cleveland's level of loutishness was one time at a sports bar. Hope you haven't written us off entirely as a result of that incident.
“Man proposes and God disposes.” — Sancho Panza.
Moonglow was my first Chabon novel and one I remember with great fondness. It’s interesting to hear about the multi-year cycles of producing novels.
Stay tuned!
Chancellorsville! So close to my grandfather’s hometown. He was the first with my name. You’ve inspired my next post with your end note.
I am so happy you are here 💜
I’m intrigued. . .and giddy that you’ve got another book coming out.
Yet what resonates with me is what you shared regarding the ideas for other novels that popped into your head when you were bored with a project.
When I was working on my master’s thesis, haiku would pop into my head at times when I was deeply frustrated with my work. They’d burn their way out of my head and onto paper, but then I’d feel clearer again.
I’m trying to decide on whether to do a small (very small scale) nonfiction project and may actually have someone interested in publishing it. Your thoughts are my main concern—can I live with this work for a year or so? Can I see it through?
Thank you for sharing thoughts about your writting process.
that lovely Yiddish saying about man plans God laughs, I first heard in the incredible movie Iron jawed Angels. I wish everyone would watch this film.
https://open.substack.com/pub/johnnogowski/p/wonder-boys-writin-and-teachin?r=7pf7u&utm_medium=ios
I vividly remember your reading here in Cleveland -- you were reading your essay on Yiddish when during the Q&A someone accused you of being a "self-hating Jew." Yeeesh. I love Cleveland as a home but for the three years we lived in Portland OR the nearest I got to Cleveland's level of loutishness was one time at a sports bar. Hope you haven't written us off entirely as a result of that incident.
I loved Moonglow
Great! Happy Thursday