The hard part about writing about a guy like John Brown is that he was so serious, and his cause was so serious, that most of what's been written about him is really serious and, in my opinion, a little bit boring. James McBride biteborebrown share on social
I understand it's great to read a great book, but it's better to live your life. It just helps me. It's uncomfortable at times, but you have to live outside the circle. James McBride bookcirclegreat Change image and share on social
My main problem with fiction is that once my characters get moving, you just have to follow them along and get out of the way of the story, but sometimes they pull me in too many directions, and I need to focus. James McBride characterdirectionfiction share on social
I don't live for my work. My life is my life. That's more important, and I think that helps my work. James McBride helpimportantlife Change image and share on social
I thank God I was a reporter before I became a writer. James McBride godreporterwriter Change image and share on social
I'd like to do something involving jazz. But books are how I earn my living, and I'd like to stay with the horse I rode in on. James McBride bookearnhorse Change image and share on social
When I was younger, I was ambitious. Now I'm not ambitious anymore. I just want to be happy. Does that make sense? James McBride ambitiousanymorehappy Change image and share on social
I just don't see the point in sitting around hollering the blues over things you have no control over. It's all in God's hands. James McBride bluecontrolgod Change image and share on social
First person narrative is a very effective tool but you have to know as a writer how to make it work. James McBride effectivemakenarrative Change image and share on social