![]() ![]() The Color of Jadeite is a “literary thriller,” an adventure that takes the main characters, their sidekicks, and their rivals across China in pursuit of a jadeite tablet from the Ming dynasty. But in this case, the setting came first. Sure, those scenes and that dialogue existed in a dozen or so pages of notes and sketched scenes before I began writing page one. ![]() ![]() First comes a sketched passage or concept that makes me want to explore and find out more.īut that wasn’t the case with my latest novel, The Color of Jadeite. That’s why I often have a few pages of dialogue or a character description or one scene-getting to know the character or conflict or situation-before I even know what the story is or have any inkling of a plot. Entire plots and casts and worlds can be built around one moment of dialogue, one inspirational thought, one notion or sentiment. Whether a story or a novel or something in between, what normally comes first-for me-is that seed of insight. The first spark is almost always an idea or a scene. Goodman discusses the origins of his novel, The Color of Jadeite, recently released from Apprentice House Books. ![]()
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