DIY MFA Radio 233: Crafting the Victorian Novel - Interview with David Morrell
Hey there word nerds!
Today I have the pleasure and honor of hosting David Morrell on the show!
David is the bestselling author of numerous books including First Blood, the award-winning novel in which Rambo was created, and the classic spy novel, The Brotherhood of the Rose, which was the basis for the only television mini-series to be broadcast after a Super Bowl.
In his over forty years of writing experience David has received many well deserved awards and honors, including the Thriller Master award from the International Thriller Writers organization and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Bouchercon, the world’s largest convention of mystery and thriller enthusiasts.
He holds a Ph.D. in American literature from Penn State and was a professor in the English department at the University of Iowa. He is truly a phenomenal teacher of writing and every time I hear him teach or speak on a subject, I learn something new and different. And today he’s here to talk with us about his latest novels, the Thomas De Quincey Victorian Mysteries triad Murder as a Fine Art, Inspector of the Dead, and Ruler of the Night.
So listen in as David and I chat about these awesome books, and how to craft a novel with just enough detail to keep your readers enthralled in the story.
In this episode David and I discuss:
- How to avoid the info dump, while still keeping your readers in the story.
- Framing details around the characters to bring them to life on the page.
- How to play with point of view to create verisimilitude in your story.
- Becoming the omniscient narrator.
- Why inserting journal entries can enhance your story, and how to do it right.
For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/233