In this edition of the Granta podcast, editor Luke Neima talks to Diane Williams, the author of eight books of fiction and founder and editor of the distinguished literary annual NOON. Diane reads from her latest book, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, Fine, and discusses her approach to writing and editing, the gatekeepers of literary publication and stitching.
Diane Williams In Conversation | Podcast
Diane Williams & Luke Neima
Williams discusses her approach to writing and editing, the gatekeepers of literary publication and stitching.
Granta 166: Generations Online
Generation Gap
‘We meet at various points in the great swathes of the past that neither of us were alive to witness.’
Allen Bratton on a daytrip to a castle with his older boyfriend.
Generation Gap
‘Listening to three white poets, whom I suspect are academics, talk about the state of poetry.’
Oluwaseun Olayiwola eavesdrops on an older generation.
Generation Gap
‘I’d been dubious about his company at first.’
Sarah Moss on watching Shakespeare with her twelve-year-old son.
Generation Gap
‘She didn’t trust us because, to her, tenants were like children.’
Kate Zambreno on negotiating with her older landlady.
Generation Gap
‘A moment now swallowed in embarrassment, I asked a question only a young person might ask an older one.’
Lynne Tillman on trying to understand what makes a generation.
Diane Williams
Diane Williams is the author of eleven books of fiction, including I Hear You’re Rich, just out from Soho Press (USA) and Scribe (UK). She is also the founder and editor of the distinguished literary annual NOON. She lives in New York City.
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