Ann Patchett's State of Wonder
Series: Writers on a New England Stage
From: New Hampshire Public Radio
Length: 00:53:30
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Bestselling author Ann Patchett discusses her new book, State of Wonder. In part one, she tells stories about her research on the Amazon River, her close encounter with an anaconda, and reads a riveting passage from the book. In part two, host Virginia Prescott and Patchett have a funny and fascinating conversation about Patchett's writing life, her beef with South Carolina, and how she develops her nuanced characters and plots.
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Piece Description
Bestselling author Ann Patchett discusses her new book, State of Wonder. In part one, she tells stories about her research on the Amazon River, her close encounter with an anaconda, and reads a riveting passage from the book. In part two, host Virginia Prescott and Patchett have a funny and fascinating conversation about Patchett's writing life, her beef with South Carolina, and how she develops her nuanced characters and plots.
Broadcast History
Aired on Word of Mouth on New Hampshire Public Radio on 06/15/2011
Timing and Cues
:00-:01 Billboard
:01-:04 News/UA Break
:04-:30 Part 1
:30-:32:30 News/UA
:32:30-:59 Part 2
:59-:60 UA Break
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