I'm Not Writing Self-Defensive Fiction with Angela Flournoy
About this episode
Ira Madison III talks with bestselling author Angela Flournoy about writing, reading, and the relationship between authors and their audiences.
This week, Ira is joined by bestselling author Angela Flournoy for a conversation about writing, reading, and trusting your audience. Together, they discuss Angela’s writing group back in LA, the joy (and frustration) of Goodreads, why some books teach you how to read them, and the delicate balance between guiding readers and letting them figure things out for themselves. Plus, Angela explains why she's actually pro-feedback — and why every writer should resist the urge to Google themselves. 00:00 Intro: Ira’s Reading Habits and Tips from Well-Read New Yorkers 02:35 Angela Flournoy and The Wilderness 08:15 Writing a Novel Over Ten Years 10:57 Life as a Writer 18:16 Writing for the Page, Not the Screen 23:27 Toni Morrison and Teaching Readers How to Read 31:02 Writing Routines and the Pomodoro Method 37:50 Books, Prizes, and the Writing Life 43:52 Knowing When It's Time for a New Book 49:13 The Novel, Short Stories, and The Wilderness 52:59 Ghosts, Grief, and Loss 54:40 Friendship and Making New Friends 59:42 What Fiction Reveals About the Writer 1:02:15 Classic Books and Reading in 2026 1:05:55 Teaching Writing and MFA Programs 1:10:00 Goodreads, Reviews, and Feedback Hosted on…
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