| Re: LosCon: Questions for Tim Powers? Hmmm. I haven't really read enough of his work, here's what I could think up:
How does he see himself in relation to the mainstream of the fantasy field?
When he started writing Last Call, was he conscious of it being a departure of sorts within the genre, or was it just a question of telling the story that came to mind?
How much of the mysticism/folklore-based element in his works does he take seriously?
Perhaps you could ask him what he thinks of one characterisation of his modern-day fantasy as 'secret histories', and how much he buys into the conspiracy theory of history in reality.
Considering all the amazing folklore elements in his works, it'd be fun to know what he's reading right now! |