Barbara Erskine at Hay-on-Wye Literary Festival

The video discusses the author's engagement with the audience about their familiarity with a book, the influence of feminism in the 1980s on writing, the author's personal journey in starting a writing career, and the challenges faced in historical research for writing. The author shares insights into the writing process and the impact of societal themes on literature.

What factor will influence the conversation according to the speaker?

• The number of people who have read the book

• The location of the meeting

• The time of day

• The weather conditions

During which decade did the speaker begin their writing career?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What was the speaker's living situation while starting their writing career?

• In a suburban neighborhood

• In a bustling city

• In a shared apartment

• In an isolated cottage

What challenge did the speaker face when researching early medieval characters?

• Difficulty in understanding Latin

• Unavailability of internet resources

• Lack of historical records

• Inaccessibility of libraries

What unexpected event occurred during the speaker's writing process?

• The book was published earlier than planned

• A character was removed from the book

• The book was translated into multiple languages

• A character unexpectedly became part of the book