And Then Something Happened: Essays on Fiction Writing
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Fiction-writing guru Debra Spark brings us another collection of brilliant essays on the craft of plotting novels and stories.
Debra Spark Books
Debra Spark delves into the realms of art and deception, often exploring the intricate relationship between creator and creation. Her writing is characterized by a keen insight into the human psyche, crafting characters who are both vulnerable and enigmatic. Through her prose, she offers readers profound reflections on the nature of reality and illusion. Spark's stylistic finesse and thematic depth establish her as a significant literary voice.
This is a collection of short stories written by 20 young American writers. Among these are writers who have just begun gaining recognition and others who can, with confidence, be called "the master storytellers of the 21st century." Among the writers included are David Leavitt, Lorrie Moore, Leigh Allison Wilson, Susan Minot and David Updike. ISBN 0-684-18641-1 : $15.95; ISBN 0-684-18640-3 (pbk.).
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