I learned to be a regional writer by reading people like Flannery O'Connor. She was a huge influence. — David Almond Copy Share Image
I love Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Flannery O'Connor. I read a lot of American writers. — Kiran Desai Copy Share Image
You will stay up all night reading this brilliant and devastating novel the way you might have with a new best friend… — Julie Orringer Copy Share Image
“Louis said, "There ought to be a comic book about geeks." Dr. McNaughton said, "There are books about geeks." He said, "There… — Lewis Nordan Copy Share Image
When I was twelve, I started reading Eudora Welty, Thomas Wolfe, Flannery O'Connor, James Agee, and - do we dare breathe the… — Frances Mayes Copy Share Image
I'm really influenced by Southern novelists, not many movie people. More like John Faulkner, William Faulkner, Erskine Caldwell, Flannery O'Connor, John Steinbeck,… — Billy Bob Thornton Copy Share Image
Like Flannery O'Connor, McCorkle's genius is to give us both philosophical speculation and a riveting narrative filled with unforgettable characters. Great writing,… — Ron Rash Copy Share Image
In my teaching, I try to expose my students to the widest range of aesthetic possibilities, so I'll offer them stories from… — Chang-Rae Lee Copy Share Image
