The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal. David Brin assumptionbadcontact Change image and share on social
I would normally never set out to write a trilogy. David Brin settrilogywrite Change image and share on social
She had called in the debt that parents owe a child for bringing her, unasked, into a strange world. One should never make an offer without knowing full well what will happen if it is accepted. David Brin acceptbringcall Change image and share on social
My education and background thoroughly inform my writing. David Brin backgroundeducationinform Change image and share on social
We already live a very long time for mammals, getting three times as many heartbeats as a mouse or elephant. It never seems enough though, does it? David Brin elephantheartbeatlive Change image and share on social
Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy. David Brin citizenrydemocracyempower Change image and share on social
I find humans tremendously interesting. David Brin findhumaninterest Change image and share on social
My first duty to write a gripping yarn. Second is to convey credible characters who make you feel what they feel. Only third comes the idea. David Brin characterconveycredible Change image and share on social
One of the rules I try to follow is that normal people are going to be involved even in heroic events. David Brin eventfollowheroic Change image and share on social
Anyone who wants simple, pat stories should buy another author's product. The real universe ain't that way, and neither are my fictive ones. David Brin authorbuyfictive Change image and share on social