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My definition of a historical novel one that makes literary history. Its quite contemporary. And i always operate under the admonition of the poet who said, make anu. Thats what i try to do. Are you exoited to be here tonight . Its fun. Its great fun. Have you attended this dinner before. Yes. I have won a National Book award. For which book . World fair. It was about 25 years ago. Anyway. Some people may not know after you you are named after edgar allen poe. I think its probably true. My father liked him. Thank you for spending a few minutes on booktv. My pleasure. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] nice to meet you. 3 [inaudible conversations] nice to meet you. I spent an hour with bryan in washington. Yes, on q a. We are covering you down in miami this coming weekend. Youll be live on booktv this weekend. But youre one of the finalist in the nonfiction category. Is this a first time you have been nominated . Ye ....