Elizabeth Strout

About this episode

Elizabeth Strout discusses her latest novel and the new character Artie Dam.

Having captivated readers with the eponymous Olive Kitteridge and Lucy Barton , Elizabeth Strout has moved down the coast from Maine to Massachusetts for her latest novel, and a new character for readers to meet. We sat down to speak with her about where Artie Dam came from, what he's wrestling with and why there are still things we never say.

People in this episode

Guest: Elizabeth Strout

Topics covered

• literature
• author interview
• character development
• new releases
• writing process

Keywords

• Elizabeth Strout
• Olive Kitteridge
• Lucy Barton
• Artie Dam
• new novel
• character development
• Maine
• Massachusetts

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Olive Kitteridge, Lucy Barton

Places: Maine, Massachusetts

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