Joan D. Vinge quotes - page 2

As for the historical inspirations I drew on in writing The Snow Queen, I suppose I would call them more cross-cultural inspirations, though they frequently involve past societies as well as present day ones. (Joan D. Vinge)
Here was a fragment of Goddess myth that, through all its permutations, had somehow escaped being turned on its head. It was the perfect springboard for the sort of novel I wanted to write. View quote
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The mers were also designed to reproduce only at long intervals, in order to maintain the natural balance of the environment in which they were placed. View quote
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Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. View quote
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Perhaps the thing that makes humans truly unique on Earth is that we are never satisfied with our situation; maybe that is what's taken us so far. View quote
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These days too many of us seem inclined to cover our ears, close our eyes, and blindly follow the most narrow, conservative tenets of religion or else seek comfort in the ancient traditions of New Age ritual. View quote
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Joan D. Vinge

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Photo: Ellen, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Author
Born: April 2, 1948
Quotes count: 31

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