Book Fair Interview with Thorne Moore, who you can meet at the Llandeilo Book Fair on Sunday, April 30th.
Thorne will also be part of a panel discussion on
Welcome Thorne. Please tell us about the books you’ll be bringing to the Book Fair.
A Time For Silence,
Motherlove, The Unravelling and Moments of Consequence.
Which genres do they belong to?
Moments of Consequence is a collection
of short stories, some of them with a supernatural twist. The others are all
psychological crime mysteries – domestic noir.
What are the characters and plots like?
The
books mostly concentrate on women characters and their complicated
relationships. The plots are usually centred on a need to get to the bottom of
some hidden truth. There is also often a time shift element, since I am
fascinated by the long-term consequences
of events.
Tell us about your newest book.
Moments of Consequence is a mixture of
comedies, tragedies and histories, although the precise boundaries of the three
isn’t quite clear. It also contains three stories that are linked to my three
novels, by focussing on minor characters, who might barely get a mention in the
books, but who are significant to the novels’ protagonists.
Which of your books are you’re most proud of, and why?
I
think The Unravelling, because its
arrival was such a miracle. I was on the point of writing it for about thirty
years, but kept stopping at chapter three. Then, suddenly, I had to do it. I
took a run at it, and it all fell into place. But ‘favourite book’ is a bit
like ‘favourite child.’ Impossible, really, to choose.
What is the best thing that has been said about your books?
That
they leave people thinking.
Why did you decide to come to the Llandeilo Book Fair?
I
came to the book fair, last year, and enjoyed it hugely. It’s great to have a
chance to meet readers face to face.
Do you have a special connection to Wales?
I
live in Wales (Pembrokeshire), some of my books are set her, my mother is Welsh
and I spent many holidays
visiting relatives here. I went to university here (Aberystwyth). I started
learning Welsh while I still lived in Luton (lots of Welsh in Luton). So quite
a bit. But I have never been to Patagonia.
What is your personal background?
I
grew up in Luton, where I worked for a while as a library assistant, but I
moved to Pembrokeshire in 1983, to run a restaurant. I’ve made miniature
furniture for a living for over 30 years. I have a law degree, but have resolutely
resisted the urge to become a lawyer and make lots of money.
Who are your favourite authors?
Jane
Austen, John le Carré, Kate Atkinson, Ursula le Guin
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