I would ask, 'Have you read '1984'? Have you read 'Brave New World'? If so, I'm sorry, but you read science fiction.' Carrie Vaughn bravefictionread Change image and share on social
My parents are both huge science-fiction and fantasy fans - I was fed it. Carrie Vaughn fanfantasyfeed Change image and share on social
Robin McKinley's 'The Blue Sword' was a defining book of my teen years, and I'd love to have more books like that in the world. Carrie Vaughn bluebookdefine Change image and share on social
I didn't plan to write YA - I had a story that simply wasn't working as a straight-up fantasy novel. Carrie Vaughn fantasyplansimply Change image and share on social
Grand Central really didn't want me doing anything under my own name but the 'Kitty' novels. Carrie Vaughn centralgrandkitty Change image and share on social
What's interesting to me is how many vampire/urban fantasy authors are writing young adult series as well, often set in the same world as their adult books, but focused on a younger audience. Carrie Vaughn adultaudienceauthor Change image and share on social
Don't hold back in your writing. Take risks. Go ahead and tackle that crazy idea that you think will never fly, because that may be the one that makes you stand out from the crowd. Keep pushing the envelope. Carrie Vaughn aheadbackcrazy share on social
Have a picture in mind of the kind of career you want, the kind of writer you want to be. This will help you make tough decisions when you reach crossroads - choosing an agent, deciding to accept deals. Carrie Vaughn acceptagentcareer share on social
Writers can feel pretty powerless in the big corporate world of publishing, but sometimes our greatest power is the ability to say 'no.' Carrie Vaughn abilitybigcorporate Change image and share on social
I had a few really bad years in school, just from not fitting in and being bullied. It was kind of brilliant being a military brat, though, because when you're in that kind of situation, you just think, 'I only have to hang on for another year, because then we'll move. It'll be fine if I can just get out of here.' Carrie Vaughn badbratbrilliant share on social