BEST OF BLOOM: Failed Novels, and Other Sore Subjects

by Ben Fountain

Throughout August we are revisiting some of the “best of” Bloom from the past year: Ben Fountain’s journey is especially illuminating and inspiring; he reminds . . . that the process has not been easy. Continue reading →

Experience Required: Failed Novels, and Other Sore Subjects

by Ben Fountain

Am I any smarter now? I dread the prospect of finding out, though at some point I’ll probably have to; that kind of risk is part of the deal any time we undertake a long piece of work. Second question: Were those years wasted? My sense is, yes and no. Continue reading →