Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That’s where the real danger lies.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERIn one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn’t difficult at all.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art.
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Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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The overwhelming triumph of the international multimedia conglomerate has resulted in less diversity within the field and has made it much harder for newer writers not only to break in, but to make any kind of a living while doing so.
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How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
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In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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I usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes.
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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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