In this episode, Jeff and I talk about everything from genetic memory of place to why he became a writer and his advice for aspiring writers out there.
Here are the time codes:
- 01:44 His background and connections to rural people and places
- 03:58 Genetic memory and place
- 07:24 Why he became a writer and why he writes
- 12:55 What his writing process is like
- 15:55 Working to embody the world and experiences of his characters
- 17:57 What he likes to read and how it influences his writing
- 20:26 What he’s got in the works
- 22:50 His advice for aspiring writers
Dr. Parton's Literacy In Place 