Ask the Author: John Grisham
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John Grisham
At the age of 11 I read all of the Chip Hilton sports series, by Clair Bee, my first great reading experience. Then I discovered Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer, then Huck Finn,. I’ve loved Mark Twain ever since.
John Grisham
So many. Dead ones: Mark Twain, John Steinbeck, William Styron, John D, McDonald, Elmore Leonard; John Le Carre,
Still around: Ian McEwan, Nick Herron, Michael Connelly, SA Cosby, Amor Towles, Scott Turow
Still around: Ian McEwan, Nick Herron, Michael Connelly, SA Cosby, Amor Towles, Scott Turow
John Grisham
Jake is always on my mind, even after forty years and 3 novels. I’m always thinking of another great story to see through his eyes.
John Grisham
I loved Reggie (and Susan Sarandon) 30 years ago, but they have sort of faded from memory
John Grisham
It starts with The Story. The wrongful conviction and near execution of Ron Williamson was so compelling that I could not let it pass
John Grisham
I haven’t found one yet. There are so many stories and issues yet to be explored. Plus, I’m a proud Luddite so my tech skills are rather limited. I stick to what I know.
John Grisham
Names are a huge challenge. I use phone books, obituaries, newspapers, baseball almanacs, football rosters, you name it. Each book has 200 names so I’m always on the prowl.
John Grisham
I suppose it’s the same hurdle facing any writer. You know of an event, through personal experience or knowledge, and you’re inspired to try and capture it.
John Grisham
KOT was inspired by the mass tort litigation that I’ve studied for many years.
John Grisham
It’s quite simple. I start each morning at 7:30ish on an Apple lap top with the goal of writing 1000 words before noon. The office is quiet – no phones, no fax, no internet, no music, no noise. No murder boards but a lot of notes. Nothing but strong black coffee. After so many books, I still love the morning ritual of creating.
John Grisham
Thanks. This is one of my favorites. It was inspired by a true story of a similar killing in a small town on Mississippi in the 1930’s. The murderer refused to explain his motives, and he was fried in the electric chair.
John Grisham
Yes. I’m fascinated by such a point of view. I’m just waiting on the right case.
John Grisham
I have not forgotten about Samantha and think about her all the time.
John Grisham
No way. I’m still having far too much fun.
John Grisham
Yes. That happens almost every day.
John Grisham
The inspiration was Presumed innocent by Scott Turow. A classic did-he-do-it?
John Grisham
No. I grew up in the South and just don’t know the sport.
John Grisham
Not really. I think about them all the time but I’ve yet to find the right story,
John Grisham
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John Grisham
No. I have too many unfinished stories just waiting to be written.
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