M. Allen Cunningham

During this event at the fabled Powell's Books in Portland, Oregon, Cunningham discusses his fourth novel PERPETUA'S KIN. A sweeping story of five generations in one American family, PERPETUA'S KIN spans much of North America, from the 1820s in Iowa to the American south during the Civil War to World War II San Francisco. In a structured presentation, Cunningham describes the story's origins, his research, the themes and characters, the influence of Shakespeare's Hamlet, and why this novel was 11 years in the making. He also reads short selections from the book. The event includes an audience Q&A. It was recorded on a rainy night in November 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you heard IN THE ATELIER, the creativity podcast produced and hosted by M. Allen Cunningham? Here's a sample episode for your enjoyment: "Measures of Success" (subscribe at anchor.fm/in-the-atelier, or wherever you get your podcasts).In this Episode:How does a writer know whether or not they are "a Success"?Mentioned in this episode: Netflix; Dreamworks; Carnegie Hall; New York Times Bestseller list; midlist author; awkward party conversations; shelving at Barnes & Noble; being on OprahMusic: "Ohio" by Low Light; "Second Smile" by LMOP; "Rising Up" by OFRIN; "Once and For All" by Ian Post(All music used courtesy of the artists through a licensing agreement with Artlist) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cunningham's autobiographical essay, with musical accompaniment and slightly abridged."Variations on a Beginning" was originally published in complete form in The Timberline Review, Issue No. 3 (summer/fall 2016). You can read the full essay here: https://medium.com/@M_A_Cunningham/variations-on-a-beginning-685d3b1cd7e5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reading from WALDEN by Henry David Thoreau (with musical accompaniment: "Sails" by Rodello's Machine) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reading from PARTISANS: A Lost Work by G.P. Leedhttp://www.atelier26books.com/partisans.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reading from Virginia Woolf's THE WAVES, with music. (Bach Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, Sarabande) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A reading from Annie Dillard's memoir An American ChildhoodMusic: "The Fire" by Imogen Heap See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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M. Allen Cunningham reads from his novel PERPETUA'S KIN (coming 2018). www.MAllenCunningham.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A visit to Ludwig van Beethoven's rooms in Vienna, a mere 209 years after the composer steps out.(Music: http://apple.co/2fXhXky) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.