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I like straightforward names for my characters. When I get too symbolic with names or places, I start feeling like the characters and the story are less read, and I lose interest. Tayari Jones characterfeltinterest Change image and share on social
I am always urging my students to honor their writing practice, to set up a schedule. Tayari Jones honorpracticeschedule Change image and share on social
My first novel, 'Leaving Atlanta,' took at look at my hometown in the late 1970s, when the city was terrorized by a serial murderer that left at least 29 African-American children dead. Tayari Jones 1970safricanamerican Change image and share on social
It got to the point where most of my time went toward writing novels. I would still occasionally write short stories, but only when I was commissioned by an editor to write for a themed anthology or special issue. Tim Pratt anthologycommissioneditor share on social
A western audience might not appreciate 'Chanakya's Chant' because of its dependence on history and ancient statecraft. My book is a modern-day thriller that draws on a bedrock of history. My primary object is to entertain, not educate. Ashwin Sanghi ancientaudiencebedrock share on social
The importance of heart health became very real for me when my father died of heart disease seven years ago. Having experienced the loss first hand, I am inspired to do everything I can to break the cycle and prevent families from losing loved ones to this preventable disease. Monica Potter agobreakcycle share on social
