![]() ![]() For those unfamiliar with what exactly transgressive fiction is, Wikipedia hits the nail on the head with this definition: “A genre of literature that focusses on characters who feel confined by the norms and expectations of society and who break free of those confines in unusual or illicit ways. I loved it when I first read it, and thought it so aptly applied to my books-and to transgressive fiction in general. The “for all and none” quote is from Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche. You describe yourself as a “transgressive novelist for all and none.” I love that! What the hell does it mean? ![]() Thus, to experience the full effect of the interview, it’s absolutely essential you read R.D.’s responses in a thick Newcastle accent while sounding a bit suspicious. writes transgressive fiction-in the same vein as authors like Chuck Palahniuk ( Fight Club), Bret Easton Ellis (American Psycho), Irvine Welsh ( Trainspotting) and, last and certainly least, me.īelow is my interview with R.D., who’s from England but who may soon be moving to Cyprus in order to dodge British authorities. If his name seems familiar to you, it’s likely because he’s written two very cool novels within the past decade (one of which- The Elephant Tree-was among the titles featured in the big book giveaway I hosted a few months ago). ![]() Every once in a while, a fellow author will even respond to my questions. Few things bring me more pleasure than asking fellow authors questions about their life and their writing process. ![]()
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