From the writer’s website, he shares some of his thoughts on the new book. Here’s a snippet:

“I always begin with a last sentence; then I work my way backwards, through the plot, to where the story should begin. The last sentence I began with this time is as follows: He felt that the great adventure of his life was just beginning as his father must have felt, in the throes and dire circumstances of his last night in Twisted River. And theres the title, waiting for you at the end of the story Last Night in Twisted River.”

And for an even more enjoyment, here’s a clip of Irving discussing the book and his work in general, I’m particularly struck when he says “Don’t take the people you love for granted.” :

Irving is my favorite living novelist, and I am glad he is still living. Oh, and if you didn’t know, his new novel, Last Night in Twisted River, was released late last month. I cannot wait to read it.