Marcy Dermansky

Marcy Dermansky, an acclaimed author known for her novels like Hurricane Girl, dives into her latest work, Hot Air. She reveals the quirky origin of its plot involving a hot air balloon pool incident. Dermansky discusses creating empathetic yet 'unlikable' characters through interior monologue and explores mother-daughter dynamics in her story. Desire serves as a key theme, driving character actions, while she artfully critiques wealth's corrosive effects. With a minimalist comic style, Dermansky shares her insights on writing and character perspectives.