Performed by Hugh Ritchie
Get to know the writer:
What is your novel about?
My novel “The Footstool Incident” traces a character’s discovery of identity. He changes from a person devoid of any hope to a poet. His poems arrive as mystical visions and finally he acts upon them.
Why should this novel be read by people?
Follow the development of a character without ambition to a mystical artist.
How would you describe this story in two words?
Mystical Journey.
What movie have you seen the most in your life?
‘Naqoyqatsi’ (Life as war) by Steven Soderbergh.
How long have you been working on this story?
Eighteen Months
Do you have an all-time favorite novel?
“The Flanders Road” by Claude Simon
What motivated you to write this story?
I was motivated to write this novel because the idea was so strong in my mind. The discovery of identity can lead to interesting developments. What would happen to a character if they had a mystical vision? What would this do to the character’s life quest?
What artist would you love to have dinner with?
Phillip Glass.
Apart from writing, what else are you passionate about?
Apart from writing I am passionate about composing electronic music.
What influenced you to enter your short story to get performed?
As a writer I want my work to be before a reader or viewer, the Novel Festival is the best way of achieving this.
Any advice or tips you’d like to pass on to other writers?
When you think that you have finished, edit again.
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Director/Producer: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com
Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne
Editor: John Johnson
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