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83-Year-Old Author Defies Age, Continues Writing Novels
25 Sep
Summary
- At 83, the author remains creatively active, unlike many peers.
- She likens her continuous flow of ideas to supplicants begging entry.
- Her latest project is a novel and screenplay based on "Rebecca."
A prolific author, now 83, continues to defy expectations about age and creativity, stating she has no plans to stop writing. While many contemporaries from a famed 1983 young writers list have passed or are facing health challenges, she finds inspiration constantly arriving. She draws a parallel to artist David Hockney's unflagging dedication, embracing a "wake up and go to work" philosophy for her own art.
Her latest work, "The Housekeeper," is a novel and screenplay reimagining the inspiration behind Daphne du Maurier's "Rebecca." This project engages her as both a playwright and novelist, recalling her early days of writing. She asserts that the creative work produced in the latter part of her life is not inferior to her earlier efforts, citing positive reception for recent novels.
She dismisses notions of retirement in Norfolk, stating new story ideas persistently arrive and must be explored. This latest project, a screenplay directed by Richard Eyre starring Anthony Hopkins and Helena Bonham Carter, reconnects her to the thrill of hearing her words brought to life, much like her first school play.
