Dawn was written well before 9/11. People speak a lot today about the banality of evil, but not all evil is banal.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERAn apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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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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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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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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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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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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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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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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