The Authors Road

The Authors Road is a non-commercial archive and documentary research project that explores the art of writing through interviews with American authors and experts.[1][2][3]

Their goal is to provide a repository or library of multi-media information about American writers in a way that honors writers and their craft, shares insights into the art of writing, and introduces the people behind the stories that are the basis to books, movies, plays, newspapers, magazines and poetry journals. This ongoing archive can be used by schools, universities, writers, researchers, and of course readers who wish to learn more about their favorite writer. In addition, writers, writers organizations, and museums representing writers use the materials to help promote better understanding and insight on writing.

Background

Begun in 2011 under the auspices of Willamette Writers, its principals, George Mason and Salli Slaughter have thus far traveled through 20 states meeting and interviewing major published American writers and experts on dead writers.[4] The video and audio interviews are shared on a non-commercial website, AuthorsRoad.com that also includes information about the writer, as well as travel stories and photos.

George and Salli drive a truck they named, Rocinante Tres, after the horse of Don Quixote and John Steinbeck’s camper-truck used while writing Travels with Charley. Rocinante Tres hauls a fifth-wheel trailer they named, Hardscribble Hacienda after writer Hugh Mulligan’s home, Hardscribble House.[5]

The trip began travelling from Oregon, to California and Arizona (with an extended stay in Patagonia).[6] By the summer of 2014 the Authors Road had driven more than 40,000 miles through 20 states, interviewed 45 people, given more than a dozen free presentations in libraries, schools, bookstores and civic groups, and appeared in dozens of media interviews and articles.[7]

Principals

George Mason grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is a graduate of San Francisco State University. He’s worked as a teacher, public relations counselor, and writer.

Salli Slaughter was raised in the Phoenix, Arizona area, and is a graduate of Arizona State University. She’s worked as web and publication designer, public affairs specialist, researcher, and book expert.

Interviews

Jo Harvey Allen, Playwright

Terry Allen, Songwriter, Artist

Jean M. Auel, Novelist - Historical Fiction

Cara Black, Novelist – Mystery

Michael Blake,[5] Screenwriter, Novelist

Lois McMaster Bujold, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Phillip Caputo,[6] Nonfiction, Novels, Journalist

Laura Chester,[6] Editor, Writer

Karen Cushman, Middle Grade, Young Adult

Carola Dunn, Mystery, Romance

Robert Dugoni, Legal Thrillers

Larry Engelmann, Creative Nonfiction

Jim Fergus, Novelist

Diana Gabaldon,[6] Novelist

Jim Harrison,[6] Poet, Novelist, Screenwriter, Essayist

Juanita Havill,[6] Children's’, Middle Grade, Poet

Ernest Hemingway, Novelist (deceased)

Anne Hillerman, Novelist, Nonfiction and Tony Hillerman, Novelist (deceased)

Pam Houston, Novelist

Lawson Inada, Poet, Oregon’s 5th Poet Laureate

Laurie R. King, Mystery.

Sinclair Lewis, Novelist (deceased).

Jack London, Novelist, Short Story (deceased)

George R.R. Martin, Novelist, Screenwriter – Fantasy.

Tom McGuane, Novelist, Screenwriter, Essayist.

Haki Madhubuti, Publisher, Poet, Essayist, Writer.

R.C. Matherson, Screenwriter, Short Story, Horror, Science Fiction.

Alejandro Murgia, Poet, Short Story.

Audrey Niffenegger, Novelist, Graphic Novelist, Artist

Verlana Orr, Poetry[5]

Paulann Petersen, Poetry. Oregon Poet Laureate.

David Quammen, Creative Nonfiction – Science.

Mary Roach, Creative Nonfiction – Science.

Tom Robbins, Novelist.[5]

John Steinbeck, Novelist, Screenwriter (deceased) - instead met a volunteer at the National Steinbeck Center[5]

Dennis Stovall, Publisher, Writer.

Gail Tsukiyama, Novelist, Poet.

Frederick Turner, Nonfiction, Fiction.

Mark Twain, Novelist (deceased)

Cynthia Whitcomb, Screenwriter, Playwright.

Daniel H. Wilson, Robotic Science Fiction, Novelist

Patricia C, Wrede, YA Fantasy.

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References
  1. Vendituoli, Marion (2012-04-11). "'AuthorsRoad' project stops in Patagonia - The Bulletin: News". Nogalesinternational.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  2. "First Glance: Calling on Authors - RV Life Magazine". Rvlife.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  3. Jean BartlettPacifica Tribune Correspondent. "The great 'American' literary quest by Authors Road team George Mason and Salli Slaughter - San Jose Mercury News". Mercurynews.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  4. contribute now (2013-10-28). "The Authors Road: Chronicling America's Writers » Radio". OPB. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
  5. "George and Salli's excellent adventure". Boom!. Portland Tribune. December 1, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
  6. Marion Vendituoli (April 11, 2012). "'AuthorsRoad' project stops in Patagonia". The Weekly Bulletin. Santa Cruz County. Retrieved July 21, 2014.
  7. Jean BartlettCorrespondent (2014-06-17). "Sharp Park library event - The traveling tales of two writers meeting writers - San Jose Mercury News". Mercurynews.com. Retrieved 2014-07-16.
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