Today’s interview is with Robert Jones, Jr. He is he author of the magisterial novel The Prophets, a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award. He’s also a friend. Robert and I first met in 2018 at a photo shoot for the New York Times. We were having a nice chat when I began to feel a rising wave of anxiety and admiration. It dawned on me that I had been following his beloved social media alter ego, Son of Baldwin, for years. It was like chopping it up with Clark Kent only to realize he looks an awful lot like that man in the blue tights. Or in Robert’s case, Wonder Woman, as we allude to below.
I agree with you, The Prophets is one of the best books I have ever read. Definitely an instant classic. This was a great interview, with two people I admire and enjoy as writers and speakers!
Think this interview is just fantastic! Wonderful introduction to an author who I am now eager to read. Interesting, informative, fun and reassuring on the art of working as a writer -- brilliant conversation. Loved choices of a language instructor and moral teacher, and list of important inspirations in human form. Thank you for sharing this.
I agree with you, The Prophets is one of the best books I have ever read. Definitely an instant classic. This was a great interview, with two people I admire and enjoy as writers and speakers!
Think this interview is just fantastic! Wonderful introduction to an author who I am now eager to read. Interesting, informative, fun and reassuring on the art of working as a writer -- brilliant conversation. Loved choices of a language instructor and moral teacher, and list of important inspirations in human form. Thank you for sharing this.