I was totally absorbed in the real world, the politics, the history, the news, and I just couldn't find my way into the fictional world... When I finally could return to writing the novel, it was in fits and starts. David Guterson absorbfictionalfinally share on social
I have traveled the entire state and spent a lot of time out of doors. So I have known the landscape of the Columbia Basin for quite a while, and I have had this strong feeling about it for many years. David Guterson basincolumbiadoor share on social
I'm interested in themes that endure from generation to generation. David Guterson enduregenerationinterest Change image and share on social
What sustains me is to be with my family and to write. David Guterson familysustainwrite Change image and share on social
My father is a practicing criminal law attorney in the Seattle area. David Guterson areaattorneycriminal Change image and share on social
What some people interpret as brooding melancholy is serenity. I don't feel required to grasp all the time. David Guterson broodfeelgrasp Change image and share on social
The real question is: How do you react? What do you do next? Evade responsibilities? Bury yourself in work? What do you do? All three of my novels take up that question, although none gives an answer. David Guterson answerburyevade Change image and share on social
My book is traditional. It runs counter to the post-modern spirit. David Guterson bookcountermodern Change image and share on social
Hemingway said the only way to write about a place is to leave it. David Guterson hemingwayleaveplace Change image and share on social
