I’ve talked to many writers who wrote historical fiction and explained their process about blending fact and fiction. She wouldn’t let me go until I wrote the entire book. I couldn’t stop thinking about Naamah after writing poems about her. I was rereading Genesis and writing poems that recaptured the women of Genesis in a new light. Where did Naamah and the Ark’s story begin for you? I experienced a lot traditions and holidays, prayers and rituals through my extended families. As a child, I asked my mother to drive me around to local Sunday services so I could see what religion was about. First, in your writing life, but also your connection – if any – to religion in the bible.Ī poet, a novelist, a short story writer, a lover of craft, a lover of the surreal. I first wanted to start with your background.
We corresponded via email about religion, feminism, and her future. I wanted to learn more about Sarah Blake and why she was drawn to Naamah. Blake – a poet though this is her debut novel – uses her background to breathlessly move between reality and fable to tell a story about thousands of years ago but keep it fresh for the modern age. Imagine Mother Theresa, Princess Diana, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé all rolled into one – that’s Naamah. In these pages, she reshapes the world after tragedy. She is a strong woman for young girls to look up to. Blake decided that the version wasn’t enough. You probably know it as the story of Noah and his Ark.
Sarah Blake‘s debut novel is set during the Great Flood, which has been told and re-told throughout history.
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