Kat Robey

Kat Robey asked Annie Hartnett:

HI! In an interview, you mention two writers that changed your understanding of what writing can be...George Saunders and Amy Bender? I'm not sure I'm spelling their names correctly but I'd love to know what books you'd recommend of theirs since they had such an effect on you. Thanks so much--looking forward to reading Rabbit Cake...just learned about it and you from a friend's revidew on Goodreads!

Annie Hartnett Hi Kat! It was George Saunders's story "Sea Oak" that I read in college that first kicked off my excitement for the short story -- and his more recent story collection Tenth of December is wonderful. And it was Aimee Bender's story collection The Girl in the Flammable Skirt. Hope you love Rabbit Cake!

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Carla Vergot

Carla Vergot asked Annie Hartnett:

I just finished Unlikely Animals. Ah-mazing! As an author, I love your command of keeping multiple storylines moving forward. I posted about it in my FB group (Carla Vergot's Back Porch) and I believe 3 other people have picked it up as a result. Are you working on anything else?

Melissa A

Melissa A asked Annie Hartnett:

Unlikely Animals is my favourite book EVER. I loved Rabbit Cake too. Do you know approximately when The Road to Tender Hearts will be out? I've been trying to find a book that makes me laugh, cry and tickle my dark sense of humour... But nothing compares to your books!!!

Matthew Mannarino

Matthew Mannarino asked Annie Hartnett:

Hi Annie, haven't seen you since Dave's wedding. Hope all is well! Just wanted to let you know I just finished Road to Tender Hearts and I think this was definitely your best novel (so far). I know we're both big fans of John Irving and I love how you can see a lot of his influences in your writing while still carving out your own style. Keep up the great work, we look forward to your next book! Question Mark?

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