Sharon Shinn is a lover of words and a builder of worlds. She makes science-fiction seem like fantasy. Her characters jump off the page, finding their way under your skin and into your heart. Alethea Kontis buildercharacterfantasy Change image and share on social
I was a math whiz who stunk at English, so of course I wanted to be a writer more than anything in the world. I performed impromptu plays for my grandmother's sewing circle but forced my little sister to ask for ketchup at McDonald's. Alethea Kontis circleenglishforce share on social
I have always loved really dense, complicated stories with lots of layers, tons of obscure literary references, and a plethora of inside jokes. Alethea Kontis complicatedenseinside Change image and share on social
It took me a long time to learn how to be brave enough to put myself out there and try everything, no matter how strange or silly. If I can impart that same wisdom to other folks - no matter what age - it would be an honor. Alethea Kontis agebravefolk share on social
'Enchanted' illustrates how impractical fairy-tale ideals are in the World As We Know It, and yet, Giselle's unabashed optimism always seems to magically find its time and place. Alethea Kontis enchantfairyfind Change image and share on social
While not my personal favorite of the Disney princess films, 'The Little Mermaid' wins hands-down in my book for best Disney adaptation. Little girls waited for more than 150 years for Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' to have a happy ending. Walt Disney finally gave it to her. Alethea Kontis adaptationandersenbook share on social
I am a big fan of the web comic 'Strong Female Protagonist,' illustrated by Molly Ostertag. Alethea Kontis bigcomicfan Change image and share on social
Sharon Shinn's Samaria is a world populated by refugees from a ravaged Earth, also many, many years in the future. Alethea Kontis earthfuturepopulate Change image and share on social
Every so often, I am thanked for being 'unapologetically me.' I treasure those moments, those people, and remember them every time I'm feeling timid. Alethea Kontis feltmomentpeople Change image and share on social
Have you ever had that moment when you looked back on something and said, 'Well, gosh, that seems obvious now... why didn't I see it then?' I like to call this the Face Palm Epiphany. Oh, hindsight, you magical, humbling thing. Alethea Kontis backcallepiphany share on social