About this episode

A conversation with Portuguese writer Laeth about jazz, writing, and his novel SKETCHES OF ALICE.

I’m joined by the Portuguese fiction writer and aphorist Laeth for a conversation about jazz, writing as discovery, listening for the voice, and his singular work, including his most recent novel SKETCHES OF ALICE Laeth’s website (buy SKETCHES OF ALICE and his other books) Laeth on substack Laeth on twitter

People in this episode

Host: Method and Madness

Guest: Laeth

Topics covered

• jazz
• writing
• fiction
• discovery
• literature

Keywords

• Laeth
• SKETCHES OF ALICE
• jazz
• writing
• fiction
• aphorist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Laeth's website, Laeth on substack, Laeth on twitter

Books & works: SKETCHES OF ALICE

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