I envy those writers who outline their novels, who know where they're going. But I find writing is a process of discovery. Jay McInerney discoveryenvyfind Change image and share on social
I remain a fan of my friend Bret Easton Ellis's 'American Psycho.' I think as a book about New York in the '80s it was pretty excellent. Jay McInerney 80samericanbook Change image and share on social
The definition of gumbo is almost as slippery as that of Creole. Just as gumbo can contain pretty much any kind of meat or seafood, Creole is a vague and inclusive term for native New Orleanians, who may be black or white, depending on whom you're asking. Jay McInerney blackcreoledefinition share on social
Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something. Jay McInerney benedictioncareerdefine Change image and share on social
I certainly think that the publishing houses have to learn more about this informal network of literary blogging and get over the idea that sending an author on a book tour - to Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles - is a successful model anymore. Jay McInerney angelesanymoreauthor share on social
Sometimes I think everything I touch turns into a Page Six item. Jay McInerney itempagetouch Change image and share on social
I always hope people will like me, and I'm always afraid they will think I'm a fraud. I try harder than perhaps I should to make people like me, then it backfires. They think I'm a buffoon. Jay McInerney afraidbackfirebuffoon Change image and share on social
I don't think I've left a trail of weeping women in my wake. I mean, the number of serious relationships I've had has not been into double digits. Jay McInerney digitdoublehave Change image and share on social
I like the fact that I'm living in the world rather than in a university. Jay McInerney factliveuniversity Change image and share on social
A creative writing program is only as good as its teachers, and I was fortunate in having two great writers as mentors. Jay McInerney creativefortunategood Change image and share on social
