Dreams My theory is that literature is essential to society in the way that dreams are essential to our lives. We can't live without dreaming - as we can't... Joyce Carol Oates 30
Friendship Primarily, 'Black Girl/White Girl' is the story of two very different, yet somehow 'fated' girls; for Genna, her 'friendship' with Minette is the most... Joyce Carol Oates 25
Productivity Productivity is a relative matter. And it's really insignificant: What is ultimately important is a writer's strongest books. It may be the case... Joyce Carol Oates 25
Productivity Productivity is a relative matter. And it's really insignificant: What is ultimately important is a writer's strongest books. Joyce Carol Oates 27
Opinion If a book I've committed myself to review turns out to be 'disappointing' I make an effort to present it objectively to the reader, including a good... Joyce Carol Oates 24
Alone For some reason, voters can be brainwashed, and they vote sometimes against their own best interests, let alone voting against the interests of people... Joyce Carol Oates 25
Car If you are a writer you locate yourself behind a wall of silence and no matter what you are doing, driving a car or walking or doing housework you can... Joyce Carol Oates 25
