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About James McBride
American writer and musician
James McBride is an American writer and musician. He is known for his fiction and for work that bridges literature and music. He received the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction for his novel The Good Lord Bird. That recognition placed him among the notable American voices in contemporary fiction, with a career shaped by both writing and music.
More from James McBride (121 quotes) →Other sayings from James McBride
- “I don't live for my work. My life is my life. That's more important, and I think that helps my work.”James McBride
- “I write stories that are already in the air, and I think it's important to have the correct listening device…”James McBride
- “Writing teaches writing.”James McBride
- “Whatever you is, Onion," he said, "be it full.”James McBride
Writing: more sayings
- “When I started writing, the deal was that publishers gave you a grand or two as an advance to buy some sweets…”Geoff Dyer
- “It is possible to have a pretty good life and career being a leech and a parasite in the media world, gadding…”Boris Johnson
- “The mortality rate of literary friendships is high. Writers tend to be bad risks as friends ~ probably for mu…”Matthew J. Bruccoli
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Books by James McBride
The color of water
1996
Song yet sung
2008
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
2023
The Good Lord Bird
2013
Miracle at St. Anna
2002