Author Marlon James On Never Outgrowing The Magical

Marlon James discusses his literary journey, focusing on his novel 'Black Leopard Red Wolf'. He explores themes of fantasy, representation, and cultural influences, emphasizing the importance of diverse narratives. James also delves into his writing style, influenced by Jamaican culture, and his aim to reach a broad audience with his trilogy.

What is Marlon James's new work 'Black Leopard Red Wolf' compared to?

• A European fairy tale

• An African Arabian Nights

• A modern sci-fi novel

• A historical biography

How did Marlon James describe his relationship with fantasy?

• He found it too childish

• He outgrew it as he matured

• He never connected with it

• He always embraced the magical and surreal

What motivated Marlon James to include diverse characters in his stories?

• A desire to follow traditional narratives

• A wish to see representation of people like himself

• A lack of interest in other genres

• Pressure from publishers

Where does Marlon James draw inspiration for his stories?

• From African mythology and history

• From contemporary news articles

• From European folklore

• Only from his personal experiences

How does Marlon James approach the use of language in his novels?

• He avoids any cultural influences

• He strictly follows European linguistic rules

• He incorporates Jamaican linguistic elements

• He uses only modern slang

What is Marlon James's perspective on his audience?

• He writes exclusively for fantasy lovers

• He believes his work is for everyone

• He targets only literary critics

• He focuses on young adult readers

What does Marlon James believe about readers' attention spans?

• They are too short for long novels

• They are declining rapidly

• They have grown with the popularity of long series

• They are only suitable for short stories