Jon
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Lawrence Wright:
Mr. Wright: I'm an enormous fan of your non-fiction work and it's so ironic that of all times, now you're coming out with a fictional book. It's either ironic or perfect, I don't know. My question: In a world that is currently going through its own dystopian, sci-fi nightmare, does fiction still have the kind of central place in the public consciousness? Should it?
Lawrence Wright
The best answer is that fiction can serve that role. I think, after 9/11 and the rise of streaming television, novels have taken a back seat. But there are some stories that are best told in that medium.
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Mike
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Lawrence Wright:
Do feel this work is appropriate for high school as well as college readers?
Elle Wynn
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Lawrence Wright:
I’ve recommended “God Save Texas” to everyone who will listen! What’s it like— in the current political and social climate and with the pandemic and threats to re-open— to be a creative, liberal-minded resident in Texas right now? Have your dealings in the past with the Bush family shaped your views of right wing politics in the state/humanized some current politicians you may disagree with policy-wise?
Paul Gaglio
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Lawrence Wright:
Which of your novels would you most like to see be made into a movie ?
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