David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz asked Lawrence Wright:

Based on everything you learned from writing "The End of October," what do you think about what the US should do next? How quickly can we reopen everything?

Lawrence Wright I live in Texas, and we're almost completely open now. Nail salons and beauty shops open on Friday. The only thing that remains closed is bars. I think it's too soon. Texas hasn't been touched as hard as many places, but more association is bound to be accompanied by increased case loads. On the other hand, we desperately need to open up our economy. So I support cautious openings, but they have to be accompanied by extensive testing and continued social distancing.

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Andrea Engle

Andrea Engle asked Lawrence Wright:

Was this written pre-or post- Covid-19?

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How similar your new novel is with the actual pandemic we are living right now? And what was your reaction when you realized we were going to go through a pandemic, having this book, already written?

Elle Wynn

Elle Wynn asked Lawrence Wright:

I’ve recommended “God Save Texas” to everyone who will listen! What’s it like— in the current political and social climate and with the pandemic and threats to re-open— to be a creative, liberal-minded resident in Texas right now? Have your dealings in the past with the Bush family shaped your views of right wing politics in the state/humanized some current politicians you may disagree with policy-wise?

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