Barbara Adair

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Barbara Adair is a South African writer. Her 2004 novel, In Tangier We Killed the Blue Parrot, was shortlisted for the Sunday Times Literary Award, and the novel END was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize. Based in Johannesburg, she also lectures on human rights law.

Quotes

I like it and it is a great way to pass the time. Initially, I just thought I could write; now I know I can. ^[1]. Interview question- Why do you write?

Experimental writing inspires me. I get my ideas from reading, traveling, and talking.

^[2]. Interview question- Who or What inspired you?

Personally? To be recognized. On a larger scale: less dumbing down in readers.

ref>https://wordmothers.com/2015/02/01/interview-with-author-barbara-adair/</ref>. Interview question- What is your vision as a word artist or book industry professional?

I went to a writing workshop with Lionel Abrahams.

^[3]. How did you get started as a writer?

I have two books – one a sort of travel book, experimental, with pictures by an artist, another a novel based on the life of Rimbaud. Both are in waiting for a publisher but these are hard to find these days.

^[4]. What is your latest book or current project?

External Links

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[3] ttps://wordmothers.com/2015/02/01/interview-with-author-barbara-adair/

[4] ttps://wordmothers.com/2015/02/01/interview-with-author-barbara-adair/

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