When I left Iowa, I definitely never wanted to stand in front of a group of academics again and see if they approved of me. I made up my mind to take my work to the actual reading public.
Daniel WoodrellI always loved the verve and vivacity of pulp and I kind of merged it with my own interest in family stories.
Daniel WoodrellFor a long time, I thought you could remain isolated and survive, and I didn't want to change that. But over the last three or four books, I've become more comfortable with the idea that I'm not really throwing anything away by being a bit more open about my books and life.
Daniel Woodrell