Critically acclaimed author David Madden takes a unique approach to memoir in Momma’s Lost Piano

Charlotte Readers Podcast

In today’s episode 375, we feature David Madden, author of eighteen works of fiction, including Cassandra Singing, Bijou, and two collections called The Last Bizarre Tale, and Marble Goddesses and Mortal Flesh. Most recently, he released a memoir about his mother’s life, written through his interpretation of her memories, called Momma’s Lost Piano. His stories have been published widely, including in numerous college textbooks and Best American Short Stories.
Show discussion highlights:
● Living and writing in North Carolina
● Writing different genres
● A unique approach to memoir - writing about another person’s memories and life experiences
● The story behind the title, Momma’s Lost Piano
● An emotional reading about his mother, and her fudge
● The definition of a “charged image”
● The relationship between point of view vs. style
● Lessons learned from writing and teaching
Brief author bio:
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1933, David Madden graduated from the University of Tennessee, served in the Army, earned an M.A. at San Francisco State, and attended Yale School of Drama on a John Golden Fellowship. He is the author of eighteen works of fiction, including Cassandra Singing, Bijou, and two collections called The Last Bizarre Tale and Marble Goddesses and Mortal Flesh.
Learn more about the author and their books HERE.
https://www.davidmadden.net
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