Ask The Author: Glen Pourciau

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Glen Pourciau’s “Inside,” from the April, Issue can be found here.

1. Are you sorry for Huey Lewis and The News?

I admire their music. I feel sorry when I hear the news, but I do not feel sorry when I listen to Huey Lewis and News.

2. Why did you choose not to reveal the diagnosis in “Inside”?

I don’t think the exact diagnosis is relevant to the story. In my opinion extraneous detail diminishes impact. An analogy that comes to mind is the paintings of Edward Hopper. Though his paintings are vivid they show only as much detail as needed.

3. What would be your song that indicates you’ve got bad news to give to someone?

Pass

4. Why must literary fiction be sad?

Must it? Is Pride and Prejudice sad?

5. What is your favorite illness related movie?

A Brief Vacation and Away From Her come to mind.

6. What would you like to cure?

The damage that people do to themselves.