Ask the Author: Issam Hamad
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Issam Hamad
My most recent book is The Palestinian Centipede. It is the story of the Lebanese civil war with insect and animal characters. I thought how people were treated in that war, and in all wars, like insects; they were "insectized." That was my idea: the "insectisation of people in wars."
Issam Hamad
By constantly thinking about my writing: How this character is going to act in this situation. What that character should say...
Issam Hamad
A new novel. But I can't talk about it: My characters are shy while they are still naked!
Issam Hamad
Read as many genres as you can, until you find the one you think you may express yourself with.
Issam Hamad
You always have some character to think and write about
Issam Hamad
I listen to music
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