This post was originally published in August 2006 and contains spoilers for “The Life of Pi.” I’m a great believer in synchronicity, or meaningful coincidence, so I don’t believe it
As a storyteller and someone who has studied folklore and history, I am a devotee of the idea that stories shape the world — both looking forward and looking backward.
As a fantasy novelist and editor, I have spent a lot of time reading books and writing sites to learn as much as I can about my craft (and trying