Novels taught me that history is dramatic. I wanted my students to know that, too. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes dramatic history novel
Folklore has a moral center to it. Folklore is always, always, always on the side of the underdog, and children have a natural instinct towards justice. They feel indignation at needless cruelty and wistfulness about acts of mercy and kindness. Laura Amy Schlitz actcenterchild share on social
I tried for years to get an agent because I was told you needed an agent. The agent-hunting process was grim indeed. Laura Amy Schlitz agentgrimhunt Change image and share on social
Sometimes I feel like an impostor, and I have to remind myself, 'You are able to do this.' I look at the books on the shelf that have my name on them to remind myself I have done it before and, likely, I can do it again. Laura Amy Schlitz bookfeelimpostor share on social
It got to the point where most of my time went toward writing novels. I would still occasionally write short stories, but only when I was commissioned by an editor to write for a themed anthology or special issue. Tim Pratt anthologycommissioneditor share on social
I get asked all the time if I want to do more dramatic acting, and I really doubt that dramatic actors get asked if they want to do more comedies. I don't really know why that is. Chris O'Dowd actactorask Change image and share on social
A myth is a lie that conceals or reveals a truth. But if it reveals even a strand of history or truth, that's what gets my adrenaline going. Ashwin Sanghi adrenalineconcealhistory Change image and share on social
