Discussed:
- What inspired Kay to begin an alternate history, fantasy novel after writing ten science fiction novels
- Her main character, Tori, who represents the classic dilemma women face between domestic life and pursuing one’s passion
- All three of us love how Tori gets neither love (because of her handicap) or passion (because of society’s views against women) and how Tori is a fighter regardless of these unjust persecutions
- The setting of A Thousand Perfect Things puts up a science obsessed England against a more spiritual/magical based India
- Tim chooses a passage that illustrates the dilemma Tori has where her father thinks she’s perfect and loves her completely, but she feels inadequate because of how little she feels she’s achieved. Terrific discussion with Kay about peace and ambition.
Other titles by Kay Kenyon:
Links:
- Kay’s Website
- List of Kay’s upcoming appearances and book signings
- John Dodds’ review of A THOUSAND PERFECT THINGS
- Kay was also a guest on the podcast, AISFP 20 and AISFP 81, discussing her Science Fiction series, The Entire and the Rose, which is shown above.
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Interview by:
John Dodds
John Dodds is the author of The Kendrick Chronicles crime novels (Bone Machines and Kali’s Kiss ) and, under a pseudonym, JT Macleod, has written a collection of historical/paranormal/erotic/romance stories called Warriors and Wenches, as well as the first novel in YA steampunk series called The Mechanikals.
Timothy C. Ward
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Had a great time listening in, I think you sum up the new novel by Kay Kenyon extremely well and I feel fully encouraged to check it out. Wishing you both every success, JT
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