Experts

Yann Martel

Novelist

Interview with Yann Martel May 3, 2010
Full Interview 41:12 Discuss
What Allegories Can Teach Us 10:30 Discuss
The Role of Religion in a Writer's Life 8:16 Discuss
Where Do Characters Come From? 4:14 Discuss
Yann Martel's Writing Process 4:19 Discuss
Learning How to Write Well 5:46 Discuss
Dealing With Bad Reviews 1:59 Discuss
Stephen Harper's Reading List 4:40 Discuss
Why Boys Don’t Read 2:51 Discuss

About Yann Martel

Yann Martel Yann Martel was born in Spain. He received a degree in philosophy from Trent University in Ontario in 1981.  After university Martel worked in a variety of fields and traveled widely through India, Iran, and Turkey. The publication of "Self," Martel’s first novel in 1996, led to him being shortlisted for the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award. Living in India inspired the book "Life of Pi," which was published in 2001 and went on to receive numerous awards, including Canada’s Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction in 2001 and the 2002 Man Booker Prize. His most recent book "Beatrice and Virgil" was released in April 2010.