Clyde Edgerton was kind enough to answer some questions about his writing and creativity, regarding his book The Bible Salesman. What I also find fascinating about him and some other writers is their creativity spilling over into other art forms. While some may paint, others will spend time playing music. Clyde is a musician, as [...]
A lot of people are able to be creative and receive inspiration from within their daily lives. When I was getting my master’s in creative writing, Clyde Edgerton impressed me with where he received his inspiration from and his writing process. It seemed he could find a scene–and write it–based on a simple act, such as a chair breaking. Alternatively, he has the ability to process the characters and work of other writers, such as Flannery O’Connor, one of his favorites.