SHOP TALK WITH WRITERS
SHOP TALK WITH WRITERS
Podcast Description
Elena Lappin in conversation with leading authors about the stories behind their books.Email: [email protected]: @shoptalkwithwritersRead more about each featured writer on elenalappin.substack.com,Connect with us here or on our website https://shows.acast.com./shop-talk-with-writers Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes related to literature, such as the influence of personal experiences on writing, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Episodes highlight specific works and authors, including André Aciman's exploration of memory and belonging in Room on the Sea and Caroline O'Donoghue's unique take on genre in her book Shipshock.
Elena Lappin in conversation with leading authors about the stories behind their books.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @shoptalkwithwriters
Read more about each featured writer on elenalappin.substack.com,
Connect with us here or on our website https://shows.acast.com./shop-talk-with-writers
Thank you for listening!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keywords
dystopian fiction, telepathy, Songlight, Torch Trilogy, character development, creative writing, Moira Buffini, storytelling, female empowerment, world-building
Summary
In this wide-ranging conversation, acclaimed novelist, playwright and screenwriter Moira Buffini discusses her dystopian trilogy, the Torch Trilogy, which explores themes of telepathy, connection, and the struggles of young women against oppressive regimes. The dialogue delves into Buffini’s creative process, her transition from playwriting to novel writing, and the intricate character development that brings her world to life. The discussion also highlights the moral complexities of her characters, particularly the antagonists, and the overarching themes of communication and empowerment in her storytelling.
Takeaways
The world of Songlight is set thousands of years in the future.
Buffini’s writing is influenced by her background in playwriting.
The trilogy explores themes of telepathy and connection.
Character development is central to the storytelling process.
Buffini aims to write stories that resonate with her heart.
The intimacy of novel writing differs from playwriting.
Buffini’s characters are often named for their traits or roles.
The antagonist, Zara Swan, is a complex character shaped by trauma.
The trilogy emphasizes the power of young women standing together.
Buffini believes in the importance of intuitive communication.
Titles
Exploring the Dystopian World of Songlight
The Creative Journey of Moira Buffini
Sound bites
“This is my heart song.”
“Song is a central human thing.”
“I keep going back to writing.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Dystopian World of Songlight
07:58 The Creative Process Behind the Torch Trilogy
15:30 The Transition from Playwriting to Novel Writing
21:05 Character Development and Perspectives
30:54 Themes of Connection and Communication
39:24 Complex Antagonists and Moral Ambiguity
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