Alexander MatthewsPaul Theroux Reaches the End of the RoadThe renowned travel writer explains why he gave up on an African adventure.Jun 19, 20192Jun 19, 20192
Alexander MatthewsGarth Greenwell on the Poetry of Being an Outsider“I had no intention of writing about childhood or Kentucky in the 90s or being a queer person there…”Jun 14, 2019Jun 14, 2019
Alexander MatthewsAcclaimed Author Colm Tóibín on ‘Pulling Things Up and Out’“I have some basic urge to communicate levels of feeling — things from the nervous system, and from memory, to other people.”Jun 13, 2019Jun 13, 2019
Alexander MatthewsAuthor Edmund White on Capturing The Gay Experience“In fiction you have an obligation to show representative characters… you don’t just want to show a bunch of freaks.”Jun 12, 20193Jun 12, 20193
Alexander MatthewsWriting as Therapy: Unpicking a Psychological KnotThe award-winning gay author Damon Galgut on the compulsion behind crafting stories — and what it means to be a “real” novelist.Jun 11, 20191Jun 11, 20191
Alexander MatthewsAntony Horowitz: “If You Live a Safe Life, You’ll Only Write Safe Books”The acclaimed screenwriter/novelist discusses the creative process and offers advice for young writers.Jun 10, 2019Jun 10, 2019
Alexander MatthewsLessons From a Nobel LaureateThe late Nadine Gordimer on her final novel, banned books and her life’s big regret.Jun 3, 2019Jun 3, 2019
Alexander MatthewsIntroducing The Last WordConversations with authors to intrigue and inspire.Jun 2, 2019Jun 2, 2019
Alexander MatthewsBooker Winner Alan Hollinghurst On Tennyson and Taking Ecstasy“It was a new thing to do — to write from a gay point of view.“Jun 1, 2019Jun 1, 2019