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[ISBW] Exploring the Post-Apocalyptic World with Waubgeshig Rice
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DeezerS20 Ep23: In Which Mur and Waubgeshig Rice explore post-apocalyptic worlds.
It’s like, ultimately, words are expendable. You just pick different ones. – Waubgeshig Rice
(This post went live for supporters on August 21, 2024. If you want early, ad-free, and sometimes expanded episodes, support at Patreon or Substack!)
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(01:45) Waubgeshig Rice dropped out of journalism school because the industry is a shadow of itself.
(02:36) Waub’s first two novels are post apocalyptic dystopian novels.
(06:59) How much post-apocalyptic fiction did he read before writing this book?
(09:42) Starting with smaller presses was really influential in his development as a writer.
(12:51) How did his background in journalism helped his confidence as a debut novelist?
(16:14) How did he work that pacing in Moon of Crested Snow?
(19:04) What freaks us out.
(23:16) I need to read more post apocalyptic fiction by indigenous writers.
(24:37) Waub went from journalism to fiction after quitting his job.
(27:04) More writing advice!
(30:28) How does Waub tackle revising?
In this episode. Mur chats with award-winning author and journalist Waubgeshig Rice about his latest book, Moon of the Turning Leaves. They delve into the challenges and rewards of transitioning from journalism to fiction, the intricacies of writing post-apocalyptic literature, and the importance of smaller presses for budding authors.
Waub also shares his inspirations, the impact of his indigenous heritage on his storytelling, and offers invaluable advice for aspiring writers. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the craft of writing and the resilience of communities in the face of global calamities.
And y’all, SO MANY good book recommendations!
Links
- Waub’s Home Page and Instagram
- Moon of the Turning Leaves by Waubgeshig Rice
- Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
- The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline
- Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich
- Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
- The Road by Cormac McCarthy
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
- Lord of the Flies by William Golding
- The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
- On Writing by Stephen King
- Love after the End edited by Joshua Whitehead
- Corvus by Harold Johnson
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