"Trinidad writes itself" — Kevin Jared Hosein's Hungry Ghosts, plus Kate Grenville
Aug 21, 2023
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Australian author Kate Grenville discusses her writing career and the importance of accepting failure. Caribbean author Kevin Jared Hosein explores his novel Hungry Ghosts and the consequences of a businessman's disappearance. They also talk about the writer's journey, the impact of cultural events, character development, the cycle of violence, and writing challenges.
Embracing failure and challenges are key to Kate Grenville's writing success.
Preserving and telling the stories of working-class individuals is crucial in understanding Australian history and identity.
Deep dives
The Writing Process of Kate Grenville
Kate Grenville reflects on her writing process, discussing the importance of failure and embracing challenges. She explains how she uses historical fiction as a way to explore her own experiences and gain perspective. Grenville also shares her thoughts on the joy of writing and the enriching nature of storytelling.
Restless Dolly Monda: Unearthing Family Stories
Kate Grenville discusses her latest book, 'Restless Dolly Monda,' which delves into the life of her grandmother. She explains the challenges of writing about her own family and emphasizes the importance of preserving and telling the stories of working-class individuals. Grenville reflects on the personal and historical significance of these stories in understanding Australian history and identity.
The Process of Writing Historical Fiction
Grenville shares her approach to writing historical fiction, highlighting the importance of research and finding the balance between historical accuracy and human authenticity. She describes her love for the process of discovery and the satisfaction of finding the right narrative path. Grenville also reflects on the challenges and joys of writing multiple drafts to refine her stories.
The Journey of Writing and Embracing Mortality
Grenville contemplates her writing journey and the awareness of mortality. She discusses her admiration for her grandmother's resilience and determination, which has inspired her to continue writing despite thoughts of quitting. Grenville also reflects on the legacy she hopes to leave and the importance of looking back on life with a sense of fulfillment and acceptance.
Australian author Kate Grenville reflects on her lifetime of writing and how accepting failure Kate Grenville reflects on a lifetime of writing and how accepting failure has been key to her success, and Caribbean author Kevin Jared Hosein on his devastating novel Hungry Ghosts.
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