Jami Attenberg
Jami Attenberg
conscious generous work
As creative people, we should be really conscious of being of service in our work, being as generous as we can.
bookstores clearly dig friendly love people totally upfront work
It should be said upfront that I totally dig people who work in bookstores and libraries. They love books, and I love books, and that is all I really need to know. If they are friendly to me, then we are clearly soul mates.
agent ambivalent art believes business entitled looking love people work
I always tell people this when they're looking for an agent - they should love your work. You are entitled to work with someone who believes in you. Why do business with someone who is ambivalent about you and your art?
bestseller ounce sharp witty
I know the bestseller 'Gone Girl' doesn't need an ounce of support from me, but that book was as sharp and witty as they come.
buffalo community distinct growing jewish memories small
I have very distinct memories about growing up as part of what was then a very small Jewish community in Buffalo Grove, IL.
best voices web
The best thing about the Web is the sound of all the individual voices rising.
interested people problem
I'm not really interested in writing or reading about people who are nice and easy. I like the problem children.
I kind of want to be seen as an American writer, not just a New York writer.
I'm from the Midwest. We like to know who our neighbors are.
money
No matter how much money I made from writing, I'd keep the bookstore job.
connect people social ways
Social media can connect you with other people in so many wonderful ways - but it can also make you really sick of yourself.
The interesting thing about overeating or being obese is there's this physical manifestation of it.
Cooking skills aside, my mother is an exceptional nurturer.
respects
There's something to be said for an author who clearly respects a reader.