T. Jefferson Parker On Knowing When To Leave A Character Behind

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02/09/2019 20 min Episodio 115
T. Jefferson Parker On Knowing When To Leave A Character Behind

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Today’s guest is T. Jefferson Parker, the bestselling author of 13 stand alone noir crime novels, as well as three separate series featuring the characters Merci Rayborn, Charlie Hood and his latest, Roland Ford. He joined me today to talk about knowing when it’s time to create a new character, as well as the bittersweetness of leaving an old one behind. Also covered: the importance of setting in fiction, and how to create a place readers want to return to, what has changed in publishing over time, and how to stay invigorated as a writer.
 
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