I wasn’t familiar with Paul Auster before he passed away, but thankfully, there are recorded interviews, and hearing him speak about the creative process struck a deep chord inside.
The man had the soul of a genuine writer. His spirit is laid bare in the very first chapter of his book, The New York Trilogy, which instantly clicked with me.
It’s unfortunate that he’s no longer with us; however, we’re also lucky that his creations and ideas had been published.

Disclaimer: Since it's the internet of 2024, I feel a need to add that I don't necessarily agree with Mr. Auster's political views.