Marcelo Lujan was born in Buenos Aires (Argentina) in June 1973. Just ten years ago, in early 2001, Argentina and Spain decided to change and move to Madrid, where he currently resides. He has published works Flores Irene , In some heaven, Diversion and Poor expected. S or latest work is titled Burning winter. Manage miscellaneous literary blog called The concept of fiction. Here you can also find out more about this author and his works on his personal website: http://www.marcelolujan.com/
- How and when did you know you wanted be a writer?
-At eight or nine years I asked the Kings a skateboard and I brought a skateboard and two books. I always say that still keep in my library and it is true. Heart , Edmundo de Amicis and The Mysterious Island, Jules Verne . Were some juveniles editions that came with some drawings. I hit both these stories (especially Heart, the personal diary of a boy of the same age as me at the time) told me: "I have to do this, is the greatest thing there is." My mother preferred that I devoted to engineering ... claiming that her future daughter in law was going to thank.
- Why did you become a writer?
"That's why: because when you read the first books of my life I would probably be happy telling stories (that does not mean that my mother has been right, of course).
- Where do you look and find inspiration?
"Basically in the city where I live. I mean the people, for people who are the real engine of a city. Although it would be an idiot if you hide is also eager to tell when you read good stories.
- Are you a maniac at the time of writing: you do it at the same time, same place, still some kind of ritual or else you just go with the inspiration, wherever you are?
"I'm cranky before anything else. Therefore, I almost absurd rites carefully when constructing a fiction. The night, for example, is a magical moment. That makes me a sort of zombie when I have in hand a story: I write at night and sleep during the day. The whole world is very annoyed with me. And let me know.
- How would you define Burning in the winter?
-Uh ... Burning book is very particular. A literary exercise and proof that the writers are all crazy. The trick is to make people believe that our madness is a tool, a bridge to reach certain goals or so intellectuals who, after all, nobody is interested.
- Is there anything autobiographical in this work?
"In all the works of all authors is somewhat autobiographical. One scene, the character of a character specific spatial description, and so on. Know the edges dissolve soup autobiographical fiction itself, is the key to the literature (in my opinion).
- What is the best and the worst you've heard of Burning in the winter?
"I think all the criticism and comments about this book agree on one point: it is a special book, even special. Even deliriously special. I'm glad of that.
- How did you come to create a story from of 81 short stories, three parts with a text for each letter of the alphabet?
"Funny but Burning emerged by chance. I knew there was a book, a history, a common thread, long after he started to write. The earliest texts appeared Burning in my blog and was written exclusively for that. I got too many flattering comments (some established authors who do not know) as to leave those little bastards but short paragraph that gave me so many free narrative. When I had written some thirty or forty, I suggested it was a book. That's me led to rewrite some pieces but I always tried to keep the original spirit. Then, everything else is structure.
- Can you read Burning in the winter following the three stories of each letter or, by contrast, allows only one reading in order from each of the three parts?
"I saw that talked about this review it. The truth, I had not crossed his mind that possibility rayuelística. Decided by the reader.
- What do you put into these stories?
-we belong and are part of a world that is upside down and we will never be able to put in place. And that memory is the only proof that we are alive.
- You are so intense, dreamlike, melancholic, nostalgic, poetic and excited about the failure as your work?
-I tend to be a militant all of the things I like. At times verged on fanaticism. And the books we write are like our children are much like us.
- What are you working on now?
-In a novel poisonous.
- What do you look for when reading?
-That the text has a soul. Although I am convinced that it is commonly said around: writers only read to know how a story is written.
- What to write?
-might sound selfish but I'd rather be honest: feel good about myself. Also pay the rent or little notes of love that sends me every month without exception, Visa and MasterCard.
- What are your favorite writers? -Uh, that goes in spurts. It is important not to lose track of teachers, keep in mind the stories that marked, unforgettable books. I'm passionate about guys that leave skin typing, those who take it seriously. Those who break their heads trying to haggle the stereotypes and the most classic (though certainly not succeed). There is something few authors I respect a lot because I know your whole life is or was the literature.
- What has been your personal experience in publishing and in general, in the literary and publishing world?
- What has been your personal experience in publishing and in general, in the literary and publishing world?
"Well, I walked in the door of literary prizes. I did not get a glimpse of another entry. I believe that access to the publishing world for a young author, is difficult and very cruel. Sometimes I think many authors would be great, were lost in the attempt, how many were satisfied to receive the same insolent replies. Anyway, and I do not contradict with this, today anyone can be a writer.
Burn-In winter talk about football, mate, leave in writing notice your accent. It shows very proud to be Argentine. Am right?
"It's not the word pride. Argentina, Buenos Aires, are always in my heart. That can not be avoided. I am Argentine. And since you mention football, I tell you: I see Barça matches just to see Messi play. And that Messi is the best player in the world but because the best player in the world is Argentine. Do you understand? The idiosyncrasy of some countries is manifested in ways inscrutable. In any case, I have many years living abroad. Before it was worse. Returning to the book: Burn is written in Argentina. Forced at times. It was a goal I set out to begin with these texts. So I told you is a literary exercise.
- Why did you change the past ten years your home in Madrid Buenos Aires?
"Because I wanted to know if life was like in other parts of the world.
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