Ampersand Interview with Poet Kevin McFadden

Welcome to another interview in the Ampersand series: interviews with writers from all over the world who have a connection to Tuscany.

This time we caught up with poet Kevin McFadden, winner of the 2009 George Garret Prize for poetry, who is always in search of a contemplative day, ‘the elusive luxury between a pair of tooth brushings.’

Poet Kevin McFadden

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Ampersand Interview with author Paula McGrath

Author Paula McGrath

Welcome to another interview in the Ampersand series: interviews with writers from all over the world who have a connection to Tuscany.

This time we caught up with Irish author Paula McGrath, who was recently in Florence as ‘Writer in Residence’ for Florence Writers. She talks about tree-houses, creativity and her search for interconnectedness.

Author Paula McGrath

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Ampersand Interview with author and performance artist Lee Foust

Author and Performance Artist Lee Foust

Welcome to the second of our Ampersand series: interviews with writers from all over the world who have a connection to Tuscany.

This time we find out what makes author and performance artist Lee Foust tick as well as hear him read some of his work.

Author & Performance Artist Lee Foust

You can also listen to Lee read ‘A Certainty.’

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Ampersand Interview with author Laura Fraser

Author Laura Fraser

Welcome to the first of our Ampersand series: interviews with writers from all over the world who have a connection to Tuscany.

These interviews will post throughout the year, midway between issues. Our aim is to understand a little of what makes each interviewee tick, both through the questions we ask and the piece of writing they share.

First up is Laura Fraser, the US best-selling author of An Italian AffairAll over the Map and Losing Itas well as countless essays featured in publications such as The New York Times. In addition, she leads writing workshops all over the world and teaches at the San Francesco Writing Grotto. Fraser is co-founder of Shebooks.
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Author Laura Fraser

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