An interview with one of the world's most exciting short story writers – Carmen Maria Machado
What is it about?
An interview with American short story writer Carmen Maria Machado – looking at why she was drawn to the short story, her challenges and inspirations, as well as her interest in writing about sex and sexuality, and inability to write during the pandemic.
Why is it important?
Machado is a critically acclaimed short story writer, who is helping to invigorate the short story through her interest in sex, sexuality and the fantastical - and also by being playful with form (using list structures or writing a story as a series of capsule episodes, for example). This interview sees her discuss her thoughts about the potential of the form, as well as her growth and development as a practitioner. She also makes reference to her forthcoming collection A Brief and Fearful Star.