‘People forgot I existed’: Audrey Niffenegger on taking 14 years to write a sequel to The Time Traveler’s Wife
Author Audrey Niffenegger discusses the 14-year process of writing the sequel to her hit novel, 'The Time Traveler’s Wife.' She reflects on how the shifting political landscape in the U.S. influenced the dystopian themes of her new work.
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It provides insight into the intersection of creative literature and the author's perception of contemporary political radicalization.
Audrey Neffenegger at her home in Chicago. Audrey Neffenegger at her home in Chicago. Audrey Niffenegger Interview ‘People forgot I existed’: Audrey Niffenegger on taking 14 years to write a sequel to The Time Traveler’s Wife Sophie McBain Her debut made her a global star. Now she has finally written a follow-up – and this time, it’s political. She talks about impostor syndrome, screen adaptations and becoming radicalised
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