It sounds so anthropological, like there is something different about Indian writers. People write to get at the universal meaning of life. There are differences because of cultures, yet there is universal meaning to life. I write to figure out my world and to see what we have in common. As I get older, I feel more connected with people despite their backgrounds.
Power draws a line between literature and commercial fiction.
I learned from the classics. My main influence in deciding to be a writer was Louise Erdrich. Another writer who was an influence was Alice Munro. Power is excited about the future of Native American literature. People assume that we are one person.