Gary Paulsen In fifth grade I read Hatchet, Gary Paulsen’s book about a boy who learns to survive after being stranded in the woods. Last year, I introduced my daughter to Mr. Paulsen’s work and she immediately fell in love with his stories, as I had. So I was thrilled when he agreed to answer some questions …
Barry Eisler I discovered Barry Eisler a couple years ago. My dad sent me a link to a dialogue Eisler had with Joe Konrath, in which they talk through the state of the publishing industry. It’s fascinating and can be found here. The dialogue led me to his books, and his books led me to request an …
Kevin O’Brien A few years ago I wondered whether there were any great thriller writers living in the Seattle area. I asked Google and my search led me to Kevin O’Brien, who writes keep-you-up-all-night thrillers that lean toward the terrifying and horrifying. Mr. O’Brien is the author of fifteen novels, including many USA Today and …
These interviews were conducted for my forthcoming book about the writing process, WRITER 2.0. Click the author’s name to read the interview. Barry Eisler, New York Times bestselling author of the Rain and Treven series. For more information about Mr. Eisler’s work, click here. Gary Paulsen, author of over 200 books, including Dogsong, Hatchet, and The Winter Room, all Newbery Award nominees. For more information about …