Just about every science whiz can tell you how he or she took apart the TV or the radio when they were kids just to see how it worked. To see what the world was made of. Well, when I was a kid, I took apart fairy tales to see how they worked. To see what the world was made of. Catherynne M. Valente fairykidmake share on social
You can't have whatever you want. But to a child who must ask permission for every single thing, adulthood looks like a constant parade of every desire's satisfaction. It is a heady and terrifying place. It is the Otherworld. It is Fairyland. In fantasy, we make this literal. Catherynne M. Valente adulthoodchildconstant share on social
Fantasy is my heart and love. And I just want to play in that garden for the rest of my life. Catherynne M. Valente fantasygardenheart Change image and share on social
I'm very touchy feely with my fandom, in part because they've never done me wrong or hurt me in any way. This is an awesome balance. I hope it stays that way forever. Catherynne M. Valente awesomebalancefandom Change image and share on social
