The definition of gumbo is almost as slippery as that of Creole. Just as gumbo can contain pretty much any kind of meat or seafood, Creole is a vague and inclusive term for native New Orleanians, who may be black or white, depending on whom you're asking. Jay McInerney blackcreoledefinition share on social
Publishers send me a lot of first novels because my first novel was the defining novel of my career, and I guess a lot of people want my benediction or something. Jay McInerney benedictioncareerdefine Change image and share on social
Mine is not an autonomous imagination. Jay McInerney autonomousimaginationmine Change image and share on social
I certainly think that the publishing houses have to learn more about this informal network of literary blogging and get over the idea that sending an author on a book tour - to Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles - is a successful model anymore. Jay McInerney angelesanymoreauthor share on social
I don't think I've left a trail of weeping women in my wake. I mean, the number of serious relationships I've had has not been into double digits. Jay McInerney digitdoublehave Change image and share on social
You know, I'm always surprised when I read profiles, and they make me sound so jaded. I am so not jaded. Jay McInerney jademakeprofile Change image and share on social
Yeah, 'Gossip Girl' is a good show. It's a real New York show, like 'Sex and the City.' Jay McInerney citygirlgood Change image and share on social
Sometimes I think everything I touch turns into a Page Six item. Jay McInerney itempagetouch Change image and share on social
Most novelists I know went through a period of intense self-examination and self-loathing after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. I certainly did. Jay McInerney attackcenterexamination Change image and share on social