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Octavia E. Butler on Writing (From our 2000 recorded interview!)

April 17, 2022 • Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due • Season 1 • Episode 15

In this episode, Steve and Tananarive play excerpts from an interview they conducted at the home of the the late Octavia E. Butler in 2000. Butler was a longtime friend of Steve's, and the interview excerpts showcase the wisdom of the MacArthur Genius Grant recipient and multiple award winner, bringing her words to life. Butler shared her secrets for facing down her difficulties as a writer - and lays out a path to success that other writers can follow.

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