On Friendship, Change, and Staying Connected
In this interview with Bookstr.com, Bennington Writing Seminars faculty member Emily Nemens reflects on her newest novel Clutch, the inner lives of women, and how friendships evolve over time.
Reports Bookstr.com:
"Emily Nemens, whose work you may have previously read in The Paris Review, The Southern Review, Stranger’s Guide, or her debut novel, The Cactus League, joins us to discuss her newest novel, Clutch, which focuses on the friendship shared between five women over twenty years as they navigate adulthood and its challenges. In this interview, Nemens reflects on her writing and artistic journey, the work of sustaining one’s public image, and the endurance of connection amidst internal struggle in modern America. We’re thrilled to speak with her about the moments that test and define our closest friendships and how they take on new meaning over time."