Why do you like writing?
Jack Gialanella: I think literature is a particular type of experience not available any where else.

When did you start writing and why?
Jack Gialanella: Off and on since I was a child. More seriously since 96

How long have you been writing?
Jack Gialanella: 15 years

What is the best book you have ever read?
Jack Gialanella: Difficult to say. Nieztche, T.S. Eliot, and Nobokov come to mind along with dante, Homer and Shakespeare

Who is your favorite author?
Jack Gialanella: Possibly T.S. Eliot

What is the best story you have ever written?
Jack Gialanella: the best story I have ever written? I am Working on it now, it is about a kangaroo and personal identityvs. qualitative identity

What is some advice you would give new writers?
Jack Gialanella: I am a new writer myself. It feels that way no matter what I write. Write about what you find interesting, Don't allow currently accepted subjects and styles influence you too heavily. this will make it difficult for others to legitimize and limit art . Anarchy in art leads to interesting art. That is too say, find your influences in everything and everyone. The most seemingly prosaic moment can offer inspiration for a master piece. On the subject of masterpieces: Usually you get one if even that. It seems that it happens when what is inside one's head finally comes through communication sufficiently. Don't let the goal of a masterpiece limit your productivity as it might never occur.