Dawn was written well before 9/11. People speak a lot today about the banality of evil, but not all evil is banal. Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That's where the real danger lies. Alan Dean Foster banalbanalitycarefully share on social
I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent. It's a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility. Alan Dean Foster degreeexchangegive Change image and share on social
I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal. I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don't really have hobbies in the traditional sense... I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters. Alan Dean Foster actionactivitybasketball share on social
Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities. Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art. Alan Dean Foster affectartcharacter share on social
Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn't difficult at all. Even as children, human beings fabricate elaborate revenge fantasies. We're not a particular species. Check out popular video games. Alan Dean Foster beingcheckchild Change image and share on social
I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can't write a note. Alan Dean Foster entireheadhear Change image and share on social
I have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material, so rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new. Alan Dean Foster badborehard Change image and share on social
I usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes. Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year. Alan Dean Foster businessconconvention Change image and share on social
I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web. Alan Dean Foster dozenearlyhalf Change image and share on social
Don't try to write to the trend of the moment. Alan Dean Foster momenttrendwrite Change image and share on social