I never answer, because I can't, which is my favorite among my own books. Guy Gavriel Kay answerbookfavorite Change image and share on social
I'm still proud of the 'Fionavar Tapestry.' The fact I don't write the same way is as much as anything else the fact a man in his 50s doesn't write the way a man in his 20s does - or he shouldn't. Guy Gavriel Kay 20s50sfact Change image and share on social
When I was 18 years old, in a more innocent time, my first backpacking trip through Europe, I sneaked into the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum after nightfall and spent several hours in there avoiding the guards patrolling. Guy Gavriel Kay avoidbackpackeurope share on social
As many have noted, the peril for authors is that our work space is too easily our play space. Guy Gavriel Kay authoreasilynote Change image and share on social
Writing is never, ever easy but I wake up every morning grateful for the gift of being able to do this. Guy Gavriel Kay easygiftgrateful Change image and share on social
I say 'as it were' or 'so to speak' too often because puns and double entendres keep insinuating themselves into my consciousness as I'm talking. Guy Gavriel Kay consciousnessdoubleentendre Change image and share on social
The very best way I can make any reader believe in the nuts and bolts of an art form... is to know the mechanics, to make the characters grounded in convincing detail. Guy Gavriel Kay artboltcharacter Change image and share on social
When I am reading for research and making notes, I use a cleverly designed curved lap-desk, and I sit up dutifully, mindful of ergonomics and suchlike concepts. When reading for pleasure, I take advantage of the 'recline' in recliner. Guy Gavriel Kay advantagecleverlyconcept share on social
I have always argued, in a good novel, interesting things happen to interesting people. Guy Gavriel Kay arguegoodhappen Change image and share on social
We are all shaped by where we grow up, though that shaping takes different forms. I don't think there's any doubt that coming of age in Winnipeg both opened my eyes and made me hungry - if I can subvert all claims to be a real writer by mixing metaphors like that. Guy Gavriel Kay ageclaimcome share on social
