Acclaimed novelist Gabrielle Zevin discusses embracing failure, finding inspiration, and balancing success and creativity with host Adam Grant. They explore key elements of storytelling and reflect on personal growth in writing, emphasizing the value of collaboration and redefining success on personal terms.

Bestselling novelist Gabrielle Zevin shares insights on embracing failure, finding inspiration, and staying motivated despite setbacks. They discuss the importance of creativity, evolving as a writer, and the role of collaboration in storytelling. Zevin's journey highlights the significance of overcoming rejection and defining success on one's own terms.

This week, we’re joined by Gabrielle Zevin, author of the novel ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’. One of last year's bestsellers, it traces the lives of two friends, Sam and Sadie, who meet as kids and become world famous video game creators. Gabrielle tells Lilah why she focused on games, and how video games from Pac-Man to Mario influenced a generation of people. Then, we learn about a Rolex watch ‘grey market’ with Jeff Maysh. Try to buy a Rolex – you're unlikely to find one on the shelves. Jeff found out why that’s the case (crypto has something to do with it).--------------Fill out our survey to tell us what you think of the show! You could win a pair of Bose QuietComfort Earbuds: http://ft.com/weekendsurvey.Want to say hi? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap. --------------Links and mentions from the episode: – Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin, is available now in paperback. – The FT review of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow: https://on.ft.com/3JYGtvv  – Jeff’s piece on the Rolex grey market in the FT: https://on.ft.com/3hQggFW – Jeff’s piece on the 30 million dollar lottery scam https://t.co/IyDQnNxStZ (The Atlantic) and on Donald Trump and the Sweepstakes scammers https://t.co/TTfyJnAd2I (New Yorker)—-------------Special offers for Weekend listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial are here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast.--------------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabrielle Zevin, author of a blockbuster novel, discusses the 30-year span of advancement in technology and the friendship between Sadie and Sam, two gifted game designers. Topics include the uniqueness of the book, the evolution of the video game industry, exploring reactions and trauma in the book, misunderstandings and game engines, and themes and references in the story.

Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, shares insights on the parallels between writing novels and video games, explores the dynamics between main characters Sam and Sadie, discusses the challenges and benefits of writing for different audiences, and recommends two other books. Hosted by Miwa Messer.