Writer's Voices

“I think it’s critical just to understand how this business works, what is expected of you as an author and it is so much beyond the writing these days.” Novelist Rea Frey gives advise to new writers and talks about her latest work of domestic suspense – Just because you’re mine. “To be a writer Read More

I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

“I’ve actually been telling these types of stories my whole career.” Crime fiction mystery novelist Ed Rucker talks about his new book -Justice makes a Killing and how his years as a trial lawyer make his writing true to life. “Trying a case before a jury is much like telling a story. The defense have Read More

It’s a worthy thing to fight for one’s freedom, it is another site finer to fight for another man’s.

“I think a writer to me is somebody who is at large in the world and noticing things with a particular kind of attention.” Rachel Kushner shares her thoughts on writing and on her current novel -The Mars Room. “I was really struck by what happens when the long theatrical process of a trial is Read More

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.

“If there was a way to do things environmentally and socially responsible, while making money – who wouldn’t want to do that.” Adam Hammes comes to Writers Voices with a practical vision for a better future, one business at a time. “Nothing comes into a business that didn’t come from some ecosystem…In my opinion, people Read More

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.

“It’s really not important that your writing be that meticulous, as it is that it have a strong voice.” Steve O’Keefe on his new book – Set the Page on Fire. “I think it’s true for writers, that you have this voice that comes out when you’re writing quickly….Once you make that shift in your Read More

When facing a difficult task act as though it is impossible to fail. For instance if you are going after Moby Dick take along the tartar sauce.