From today's New York Times Sunday Magazine:
Joyce Carol Oates: "If you're going to spend the next year of your life writing, you would probably rather write 'Moby Dick' than a little household mystery with cat detectives."
Oh, REALLY?? And have you ever tried writing a mystery with cats in it, Ms. Oates?
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I'd rather be entertained by one of your cat mysteries than one of Joyce Carol Oates heavy duty dramatic novels any day!
I've always enjoyed mysteries featuring animals, and as a first time writer of a cat memoir, I'm truly impressed by the skill it takes to not only create a good mystery, but to weave in the animal portions without them being too cute and interfering with the story - something you're doing masterfully in your books.
I also don't understand why an established writer like JCO needs to lash out at other writers, even with a random comment like this one. I think there's room enough in the world of books for all kinds of different writers and writing styles.
Honestly, I think it was an offhand comment and probably didn't mean much to her -- it just means something to those of us who write those books!! Best of luck with your own writing, however! Don't be discouraged!
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