Notes from Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State

Notes from Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Texas Christian University Press,U.S.
Country
United States
Published
3 June 2008
Pages
250
ISBN
9780875653587

Notes from Texas: On Writing in the Lone Star State

From the Guadalupe Mountains of the Chihuahuan Desert to the Hill Country to the Red River, the vast landscape of Texas has afforded the cultural depth and diversity to inspire its writers. The richness of Texas folklore, history, and traditions has left an unmistakable mark on the art of the region. Both native and transplant Texas writers alike have been keenly shaped by the distinctive aroma of fresh corn tortillas, tales of Mescalero Apaches, and Tejano and ranchera music.W.C. Jameson has compiled an assorted collection of fourteen essays by some of the most prominent Texas writers through which he hopes to explore the following questions: How did they accomplish their goals? Why did they choose the writing life? What influence did the history, lore, and culture of Texas play in their creative process? While readily citing the
decidedly Texas flavor
in his own fiction, Jameson seeks to uncover the inspirations in other writers from both the expansive and rugged Texas terrain as well as the varied people therein.The fourteen writers who comprise
Notes from Texas
range from the captivating and often humorous essayist Larry L. King to the beloved historical novelist Elmer Kelton. Other contributors include James Ward Lee, known for his expertise in Texas cuisine and culture, and poet and songwriter Red Steagall. This collection bestows each with a
chance to express what they wished to share about their art and their life as a Texas writer.

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