Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERAn apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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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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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you’re connecting with them on a personal level.
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Science-fiction allowed me to go places that were otherwise inaccessible, which is why I started reading it.
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Even as children, human beings fabricate elaborate revenge fantasies.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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