Writer Isabel Allende announced the premiere of the first Spanish-language television adaptation of her novel 'The House of the Spirits,' set for Wednesday, April 29th. She highlighted the series' 'greater fidelity' to the original work. During a virtual media encounter, the author emphasized that the eight-episode format will allow the story to be developed with greater depth. Additionally, she noted a significant shift in the audiovisual industry: this project will feature exclusively Latin American and Chilean professionals, unlike the 1995 film version, which included Hollywood stars like Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close, and Winona Ryder. Allende also addressed the cultural and political context surrounding her work today. This discipline, she explained, was systematized in her book 'The Magic Word,' where she promotes perseverance as the key to the literary craft. In that book, the author also seeks to combat the 'fear of the blank page,' a phenomenon she associates with the prevalence of short content among younger generations. Finally, Allende reflected on her career, which she said has been marked by constant exposure to criticism. In parallel, she questioned the persistence of gender prejudices in the publishing industry, where, she indicated, best-selling female authors continue to be underestimated. The writer defended her connection with her readers and rejected criticism associated with commercial success. 'It's a tremendous underestimation to think that what sells a lot has no value,' she stated. On Isabel Allende's Work Method Regarding her work method, Allende detailed that she maintains a strict routine: she begins each day with physical exercise and dedicates the rest of the day to writing, avoiding informational distractions until the afternoon.
