Tom Cole on Autofiction, Shame-Based Writing, and Being an Unreliable Narrator
If at all possible, it is best to do whatever Thora Siemsen says. So when she said “Can I send you a copy of this?” about Tom Cole’s forthcoming monologue Chimes published by The Song Cave, without any context, I
Tom Cole, a renowned monologist and author, recently released his monologue "Chimes" which has been published as a book by The Song Cave. The book, which is a slim volume, is a perfect present for anyone who is looking for a good read without any context. Morgan Bassichis, a fellow writer, found the book relatable and found herself understanding the early days of COVID and how we are constantly living through periods of isolation, crisis, normalcy, and absurdity.
The book is a hybrid of fiction and theatrical flair, and Tom presented sections of it as an episodic audio play at Le Petit Versailles in the summer of 2020. Tom's writing is marked by his use of humor while dealing with complex and difficult issues, and he is a shame-based writer. Tom presents his narrator as being deeply unreliable, but also reliable in terms of emotional truth.
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