“I don't think that writing, real writing, has much to do with affirming belief--if anything it causes rifts and gaps in belief which make belief more complex and more textured, more real. Good writing unsettles, destroys both the author and the reader. From my perspective, there always has to be a tension between the writer and the monolithic elements of the culture, such as religion.”
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Brian Evenson
Brian Evenson is an American writer born on August 12, 1966. Known for his surrealistic and Gothic style, his works delve into the darker aspects of human nature. Evenson's writing spans short stories, novels, and short story collections, exploring various themes and narratives. more
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