Amy Hempel says a story starts when two ideas or characters try to share the same space at the same time. She explains that journalism taught her to cut out anything extra and keep only what matters. She also shares a memory of listening to a woman’s beach tale.
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Amy Hempel is a writer from the United States, best known for At the gates of the animal kingdom: stories.
Quick Facts About Amy Hempel
Born
December 14, 1951
Nationality
United States
Profession
Writer
Notable works
At the gates of the animal kingdom: stories
About Amy Hempel
Amy Hempel is an American short story writer and journalist. She teaches creative writing at the Michener Center for Writers.
