Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver is one of the most successful authors of her generation. The Poisonwood Bible, published in 1998, established the author's reputation, showcasing her ability to craft epic narratives.

KINGSOLVER ONLINE

This friendly, attractive site has a pleasant personal tone. It offers information about Kingsolver's background and interests, together with lengthy answers to questions about her two bestselling books and other topics in the FAQ section. Excerpts are available from her poetry, essays and less well known novels such as Animal Dreams. There is a snail mail address for contacting the author through her publisher in FAQ, although she does warn her readers that she is unable to answer all questions individually.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The News section offers updates on new writing projects plus information on the Bellwether Prize, complete with a link to the Bellwether site. Kingsolver established the prize in 1999, it goes to the author of an unpublished work of fiction and is designed to be a "career-founding event."

21 July 2010