Anne Tyler Lord

Interview at The Penny Dreadful

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The wonderful and gracious hostesses with the mostesses at The Penny Dreadful were kind enough to feature me in a Twitter chat today. Angie Capozello (@techtigger) the creator of The Penny Dreadful (@TPDonline) and her side-kick Nishi (@Cafe_Nirvana) of Breathing Butterflies asked me to talk about #Writers_Life and @Writers_Life. I am very grateful for the opportunity. Thanks to everyone who joined in!

Here is the Transcript from my chat about #Writers_Life and @Writers_Life

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12 responses to “Interview at The Penny Dreadful”

  1. Estrella Azul

    Congrats honey, that was a stupendous interview! I’m so sorry I’ve missed it, but the transcript was great too 🙂

  2. Mari Juniper

    *kicks self in the head*

    I hate that I missed it! But reading the transcripts we can only confirm the wonderful person that you are Anne!

    What an awesome chat!

    Talking about the subconscious as source of inspiration/drive to write, here’s an interesting thought: http://fogtdal.blogspot.com/2010/07/reincarnation-storytellers-best-friend.html

    Hope you’re well and not overly busy with the new routine. 🙂

    1. Anne Tyler Lord

      Hi Mari,

      Thanks. My new routine is going to be a challenge for quite some time, hopefully my body will adjust.

      that is a very interesting post about Peter. I agree, whether it is reincarnation or the collective consciousness of humanity – we get our inspiration from very mysterious places.

      I also have that irrational attachment to certain places I have never been – and I remember Deanna mentioning that too.

      1. Deanna Schrayer

        Yes, I have a deep connection with Biloxi MS. Sometimes I wonder if that’s just because the city was slammed by the strongest hurricane [to date], Camille, at the time I was born. When I discovered that, quite late in life, I became fascinated with Biloxi and was intent on visiting. When we traveled to Biloxi, I believe it was around ’02, I seemed to just “know” where everything was. I didn’t have to look at a map once. If I wanted to go to a particular area, I just drove or walked there. It was a very strange feeling.

        We visited Savannah, and Tybee Island GA this past week, and while I didn’t feel that same connection I had with Biloxi, I did feel welcomed. And the whole town is full of ghosts and spirits – I felt them, and I even captured the image of at least two on camera. I didn’t see them when I took the picture, so I was surprised to find them when reviewing the photos. The post about our trip is up on my nonfiction blog if anyone is interested in reading: http://writingwonder.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/tybee-island-and-savannah-georgia-the-epitome-of-southern-hospitality/

        Fantastic chat Anne – I’m sorry I missed it, but I appreciate Angie for publishing it.

  3. Linda

    Anne, I was herding kids at a sleep-over so missed your wonderful interview. Per usual, great insights into the creative life. I get so much out of your posts and energy, so much so I’d like you to visit my wee blog when you have a chance. Thanks for all you do — you are totally awesome. Peace…

    1. Anne Tyler Lord

      Hi Linda,

      Ha, I hope you got a little sleep!

      Thanks, and I do love to read your stuff! You are an amazing writer!

  4. Deanna Schrayer

    Hey Anne! I’ve obviously got some catching up to do since being away this past week. I did have a great time at least. So sorry I missed the chat, but will read the transcript soon.

    Thanks so much for all you do for us!

    1. Anne Tyler Lord

      Thanks Deanna,

      Oh, so you were on a trip? Can’t wait to hear more.

  5. Laura Eno

    I’m so sorry I missed the chat but I read the transcript last night. You are such an awesome person, Anne!

    1. Anne Tyler Lord

      Thanks Laura, back at ya.

  6. Jodi MacArthur

    Hey Anne,
    Great interview. I wish I could have made it. So many great thoughts from you:

    Intense writers consider writing to be part of living & understanding the worlds both inner & outer

    There is so much mystery in the writing process – much is done in the unconscious & collective consciousness

    This latter one peaked my interest. I had read an article the other day on why women are needing sexual enhancement products more and more these days. It was saying its because the ‘mystery’ of discovering and learning about a partner the good old fashion way is being replace by social networking and the internet. One could look up almost anything they want to know about a person online which leads to lack of mystery, which leads to mundane, which leads to lower sex drive. I’m not sure if that is entirely the case. But your quote made me think of how the mystery of the writing process, of the worlds that are contained within our minds, is the magic that pulls into another’s story.

    Just such a cool thought. I really appreciate your honest and real approach to life. Hope you’re having a restful painfree weekend. 😉

    1. Anne Tyler Lord

      Hi Jodi,

      Thanks Jodi! That is very interesting. I saw a bit of an interview about how people are learning about those they date through social media – makes it harder because they learn so much all at once – and not all good.

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