I host The Book Show - and Ramona Koval hosts The Book Show. That statement is not as strange as it first may seem. Ramona hosts a daily show on a national broadcaster and I host a weekly one on a local community radio station. She has been broadcasting for around twenty years, I have been broadcasting for three years. Ramona has interviewed the likes of A.S. Byatt, Judith Wright, Ian McEwan, Toni Morrison and Mario Vargas Llosa. I have not.
The authors above are some of the interviews featured in Speaking Volumes: Conversations with Remarkable Writers (Scribe 2010). It is a collection of interviews that not only gave me insight into writers, their writing and their stories, it allowed me to slowly interrogate the practice of interviewing.
I won't write much more - just to let you know that Ramona makes for a gorgeous interviewee. She talks about reading Kafka at age 12, runs through some tricks for young players, stories from her reading life, her move from science to letters and the importance of curiosity.
Have a listen - and I'd love to read your comments -
Downloading now. Just listened to her talk with China Mieville.
ReplyDeleteSounds great - Ill have a listen when I get home. her book is definitely going on my wishlist
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the info, keep up the good work going.... I really enjoyed exploring your site. good resource... home depot survey
ReplyDeleteHope you will keep on offering good content like this more often. I feel more and more people should know about this. Also, I agree on most of the points you have made.best charcoal grill india
ReplyDeleteThree-star guesthouse that provides accommodation, Nest and Rest Guest House, Bed & Breakfast in Springs with Events, Conference and Wedding facilities, Lodge accommodation in springs Gauteng. Free Wifi, Swimming Pool and our friendly Staff in a Quiet environment.
ReplyDeleteNest and Rest Lodge is a Three-star guesthouse that provides accommodation and small conference facilities. Located within the prime quiet area in springs. Exclusive Lodge, Johannesburg. Best Accommodation in Gauteng South Africa. Enjoy Friendly Staff at a reserve and quite Guesthouse.accommodation in gauteng