Alexander McCall Smith - Serial Storyteller

Master storyteller and prolific writer Alexander McCall Smith delved into his successful career as an author and shared his latest work: the self-dubbed Scandi ‘blanc’ series with Detective Varg, The Enigma of Garlic from the 44 Scotland Street series, The Song of Comfortable Chairs from The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency and much more!
Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over 100 books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, which has sold over 20 million copies in the English language alone. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels, and the world’s longest-running serial novel 44 Scotland Street. Most recently he published the Detective Varg series of Scandi blanc’ novels set in Sweden. His books have been translated into 46 languages.
This session was moderated by Julia Wheeler

[@paulworthington8666]

A great gift in promoting kindness and joy of life in a time dedicated to cynical bitterness.

[@VyGee3311]

According to white supremacists....

[@lynnepatterson4060]

Delightful! You will laugh

[@VyGee3311]

Such an odd man. Writes as a black woman. Tells anecdotes that aren’t true. And makes fun of people unlike himself (women, sincere people, vegans…). And yet somehow has a reputation for being a symbol of kindliness.

[@paulworthington8666]

He is a kind man and a promoter of joy. You seem to be a bitter snide sniper. And understand very little about creative writing. He does not write "as" a black women. That ridiculous idea comes from the brain-rot of "identity politics". He has created a character, whom he develops with great affection, giving joy to millions. Authors do not "write as" the characters they create.

[@VyGee3311]

Thank you oh great kind Paul Worthington for explaining things so well. You see all and know all and the world stands thunderstruck at your piercing observations and singular ability to illuminate complex matters. Keep it up, we all applaud you.