Author of the WeekTwo worldsSwedish crime novelist unravels a global mysteryAt the age of 62, Henning Mankell recently bought a pair of ice skates for the first time since he was a young boy growing up in northern Sweden. The occasion: a winter blizzard that virtually isolated his northern residence. The temporary loss of telephone service might concern others, but for Mankell, it was bliss to be suddenly transported back to the natural quietude of his youth. |
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Author ForumAdvice worth takingAuthor ForumIn this feature exclusive to BookPage.com, each month, four authors are asked a question about the craft of writing to give readers an insight into how their favorite writers think and work. For October's author forum, BookPage brought together Madison Smartt Bell, Jordan Dane, Rick Mofina and Annie Solomon to ask: What was the best piece of writing advice you ever… Read More… |