“My mythic version of America is very much about parents and children, and in my experience, the suburban setting is where that particular drama plays out. Which isn't to say that there aren't parents and children in cities or on farms. I just don't know them.” KnowsChildrenPlayAmericaParentCitiesParticularDramaSettingVersionsSettingsFarmsChildren And Parents Author:Tom Perrotta
“Sometimes I know what my characters are moving away from or toward; more often I just wait and see. For instance, though I knew Sinkler in 'The Trusty' was going for water, I did not know that he would meet a fetching young farm wife until I got him into her front yard.” KnowsSometimesCharacterMovingYoungWaitingWaterWifeFrontsInstanceFarmsYardsMoving Away Author:Ron Rash