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“I write very raw, ugly, illiterate first drafts very quickly (novels are always in first draft in under a year) and then I spend years and years fine-tuning, revising, editing, etc. What inspires me? Who knows. I am not inspired that much. That’s why I write long form fiction - I am not much of a short story writer. Ideas come seldom, but when a good one comes, I really stick to it and see it out. I’m a problem-solver - I've never thrown out an entire manuscript; I've always forced myself to repair it until it was a lovable thing again.”

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Porochista Khakpour
Porochista Khakpour

Porochista Khakpour is an American novelist born on January 17, 1978. Her works often focus on the identity and cultural conflicts of Iranian Americans, as well as personal growth. Her debut novel 'Lowland' was nominated for the National Book Award in 2013 and won numerous other awards. more

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