Ann Patchett lets readers into personal life in new essays
Clip: 12/13/2013 | 5m 31s
Ann Patchett lets readers into her personal life in new collection of essays
For author Ann Patchett, writing fiction is hard but non-fiction is easy. In a new collection of essays, "This is the Story of a Happy Marriage," Patchett reveals her personal side and reviews her education as a writer. Jeffrey Brown talks to Patchett about the themes she covers, from writing advice to relationships.
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Ann Patchett lets readers into personal life in new essays
Clip: 12/13/2013 | 5m 31s
For author Ann Patchett, writing fiction is hard but non-fiction is easy. In a new collection of essays, "This is the Story of a Happy Marriage," Patchett reveals her personal side and reviews her education as a writer. Jeffrey Brown talks to Patchett about the themes she covers, from writing advice to relationships.
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