![]() ![]() I get to fully immerse myself in focused, creative thought. I get distance from the scattered, reflexive thinking that seems to dominate the rest of my day. My writing time is truly precious because when I write, my mind settles. I believe in making writing a daily ritual to which the mind becomes accustomed. ![]() How would you describe your creative process? ![]() These include Alice Munro, Junot Diaz, Kirstin Valdez Quade, Sherman Alexie, Jhumpa Lahiri, Sigrid Undset and Ursula Le Guin, among others.Ģ. I am also inspired by folklore and mythology, and by writers who introduce me to new worlds and new forms. Nature forces me to look closely, to practice the art of noticing, as my young children never fail to do when on a hike in the woods. I am humbled by its immensity, its intricacy, its ruthlessness and its grace. She is currently writing a novel set in medieval Iceland. Her fiction has appeared in Best New American Voices and The Briar Cliff Review, among others. Leslie Barnard had the privilege of working with Ehud Havazelet at the University of Oregon, where she received her MFA in Creative Writing. We’re excited to be featuring the 2016 Oregon Literary Fellowship recipients on our blog this spring! The applications for 2017 fellowships are due Friday, June 24, 2016 and you can read the guidelines and download an application by clicking here.Ģ0 16 Oregon Literary Fellowship Recipient ![]()
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