I joined a MOOC (massive open online course) through the University of Iowa's International Writer's Program. It is turning out to be a wonderful experience. For each segment of the course, we get samples to read, scholarly video talks about writing, a chance to try our hand at a 1500 word story, and we get to have it critiqued while critiquing the sample from other participants.
One of the samples given to us to read were the first 50 pages of Charles Lavalle's "The Changeling." I loved the seamless way that the author moves from one voice to another, so I went to my local indie bookstore and bought a copy right away. The whole book was an adventure. I never would have picked it up if I hadn't been introduced to it this way.
One of the samples given to us to read were the first 50 pages of Charles Lavalle's "The Changeling." I loved the seamless way that the author moves from one voice to another, so I went to my local indie bookstore and bought a copy right away. The whole book was an adventure. I never would have picked it up if I hadn't been introduced to it this way.
