Realism isn't something most people associate with the fantasy genre, yet it's an essential element of great fantasy writing. Lynn Flewelling More Quotes by Lynn Flewelling More Quotes From Lynn Flewelling I hate being told what to do! Especially by myself! Lynn Flewelling i-hatehate You always have a choice. Don't ever imagine you don't. Whatever you do, it's a decision and you have to accept responsibility for it. That's when honor becomes more than empty words. Lynn Flewelling choicesdecisionresponsibility It was Alec who brought their lips together. Seregil's first reaction was disbelief. But Alec was insistent, clumsy but determined. It lasted an instant, an eternity, that one awkward kiss, and it spoke silent volumes of bewildered honesty. The moment that followed was too fragile for words. Lynn Flewelling awkwardkissinghonesty Fowl never tastes as savory when you're hungry for venison. Lynn Flewelling hungryfowltaste A writer can't just be well-educated or good at research; to build a living, breathing world with interesting characters, you have to write from the gut. I'm not saying you have to live your life like a fantasy adventure. The trick is the ability to synthesize your own everyday experiences into your fiction. Infuse your characters with believable emotions and motivations. Infuse your world with rich sensory detail. For that you have to be in touch with your own existence and your own soul, the dark and the light of it. Lynn Flewelling motivationwritingadventure I do a lot with characters' sense of identity. I also like challenging stereotypes, gender roles, things like that. Give me a stereotype or a genre expectation and the first thing I want to do is stand it on its head. In the Nightrunner books I wanted to see if I could create a believable gay hero, one who wasn't someone's sidekick or a victim. Lynn Flewelling herocharacterbook I don't want to spend a fortune on my cremation urn, but I really do want to look nice at my memorial service. Lynn Flewelling memorialnicelooks Thou you thrust your dagger at my eye, I will not flinch. Lynn Flewelling thrustdaggerseye You hardly know me. Why do you want me to come with you?’ ‘Who knows? Perhaps you remind me just a bit of -‘ ‘Someone you used to know?’ Alec interjected skeptically. ‘Someone I used to be. Lynn Flewelling know-meusedwant Take what the Lightbearer sends and be thankful. Lynn Flewelling being-thankful A crafty nightrunner died of late, And found himself at Bilairy’s Gate. He stood outside and refused to knock Because he meant to pick the lock. Lynn Flewelling lockslatefound Jane Kindred’s THE HOUSE OF ARKHANGEL'SK dazzles with its surreal blending of worlds. Lost angel Anazakia, last survivor of her murdered family, finds herself in the hands of demons with suspect motives, betrayed by her own kind, stranded in the world of Man—21st century St. Petersburg, Russia, to be exact. Weaving startling visuals with compelling characters, Kindred reveals parallels in the two worlds that are ‘neither haphazard chance nor calculated design.’ It’s a dizzying, vibrant read. Lynn Flewelling angelcharactermen When I started writing 'Luck in the Shadows,' I just wanted to create an adventure story. Lynn Flewelling shadowsstoryluckadventure I think the key is to give the reader characters they not only care about, but identify with, and to never take away all hope. Lynn Flewelling neverthinkcarehope Setting is the bedrock of your story. If you choose a real-world backdrop, be certain you get your facts straight. Lynn Flewelling choosestoryyoufacts It would be lovely if it was all Right vs. Wrong, Good overcomes Evil - I think most Americans, going about their daily lives, fool themselves into thinking that that's how our little world works, but it just isn't so. Lynn Flewelling dailygoodfoolthinking I was always a 'let's pretend' kind of kid. Lynn Flewelling pretendkidalwayskind The move to creating stories was a natural progression for me, but the most pivotal time was probably in 6th grade: That year, a friend introduced me to the stories of Ray Bradbury, and a student teacher introduced me to creative writing. Lynn Flewelling friendmetimeteacher I come from a very small city in a rather remote part of America, where writers simply weren't part of the daily fabric. Lynn Flewelling dailycitysmallamerica I love all of my books. They were labors of love; I was striving to create something well done, and I do feel I succeeded. Lynn Flewelling feelwell-donedonelove
