Ask the Author: Alan Lightman
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Alan Lightman
No, the Three Flames are found in a traditional book of instructions
for girls and women called the Chbab Srey. This is discussed in
the Nita chapter of the book.
for girls and women called the Chbab Srey. This is discussed in
the Nita chapter of the book.
Alan Lightman
Thanks for asking. Please look at the site:
http://www.harpswellfoundation.org/hi...
for the answer to your question.
http://www.harpswellfoundation.org/hi...
for the answer to your question.
Alan Lightman
One morning, I woke up and found that I had aged thirty years
during the night. My hearing was gone, my eyesight was dim, and
everyone treated me as if nothing was unusual.
during the night. My hearing was gone, my eyesight was dim, and
everyone treated me as if nothing was unusual.
Alan Lightman
For the first time in years, I did not read any books this past summer.
I was very busy with two new essays I have been writing, as well
as visits with children and grand children. I did watch several
episodes of "Breaking Bad," which has really wonderful dialogue.
Two summers ago (2018), I read "Pachinko" and "The Tartar Steppe."
I was very busy with two new essays I have been writing, as well
as visits with children and grand children. I did watch several
episodes of "Breaking Bad," which has really wonderful dialogue.
Two summers ago (2018), I read "Pachinko" and "The Tartar Steppe."
Alan Lightman
Writers vary greatly in the source of their inspirations.
For many of my books, I am inspired by an idea that I
want to pursue, such as our desire for permanence in
an impermanent universe. Sometimes I am inspired by
meaningful experiences I have had, such as my immersion
in Cambodia over many years -- out of which came my
latest novel THREE FLAMES.
For many of my books, I am inspired by an idea that I
want to pursue, such as our desire for permanence in
an impermanent universe. Sometimes I am inspired by
meaningful experiences I have had, such as my immersion
in Cambodia over many years -- out of which came my
latest novel THREE FLAMES.
Alan Lightman
Thanks for writing, John. I most like the worlds where something unexpected happens -- for example, the world where time will end on a certain day -- and and also the worlds where we should live in the moment.
Alan Lightman
I don't get writer's block. My main problem is writing bad stuff and then having to throw it out.
Alan Lightman
Living a creative life and attempting to add a little bit of beauty and insight into the world.
Alan Lightman
Read a lot of good writing. Commit a certain amount of time per week to your writing.
Alan Lightman
I am currently working on a new collection of essays about the
philosophical and theological implications of new discoveries in science.
philosophical and theological implications of new discoveries in science.
Alan Lightman
I have spent the last 15 years working in Cambodia with an organization
called the Harpswell Foundation. Our mission is to empower a new generation of women leaders in Southeast Asia. The novel emerged from
hearing many stories over the years.
called the Harpswell Foundation. Our mission is to empower a new generation of women leaders in Southeast Asia. The novel emerged from
hearing many stories over the years.
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