But by that age, Ann Patchett had already known that she wanted to be a writer. “I know there is a certain imagined glamour that is left over from Hemingway and Fitzgerald, but most of the writers I know aren’t leading that life.”īorn in Los Angeles, California in 1963, Patchett’s parents divorced at an early age and her mother remarried, uprooting the family to Nashville, Tennessee when she was just six years old. It’s not so dazzling,” she admitted in an interview with Candace Moonshower. “I’m home most of the day, alone, wearing a sweatshirt, drinking lukewarm tea, scratching the dog. Author Ann Patchett wants to dispel that myth. When they think of authors (especially ones who have published successful books), they picture cozy Parisian lofts or rustic Brooklyn cafes, with both settings featuring ample amounts of fresh coffee. People like to think of writers as living glamorous lifestyles. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out! ‘Ann Patchett’ interviewed by Candace Moonshower | Pif MagazineĮach week, we publish a new daily writing routine from a famous author. Maybe it works that way for some people, but for me it’s much more a matter of sitting down and focusing.
People also still talk about the muse and the lightning bolt of inspiration. Ann Patchett is the author of seven novels, The Patron Saint of Liars, Taft, The Magician’s Assistant, Bel Canto, Run, State of Wonder, and Commonwealth.
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