A common complaint about stories that include excessive coincidence is that the story is 'unrealistic.' Jane Lindskold coincidencecommoncomplaint Change image and share on social
I don't need music to write, but sometimes I put music on. I don't need special clothes or even my own equipment. Jane Lindskold clotheequipmentmusic Change image and share on social
I realize that, to many readers, Hard Fantasy may seem to be a contradiction in terms. Fantasy, according to most generally recognized definitions, differs from both 'real world' fiction and 'science fiction' in that magic or magical creatures are active elements. Jane Lindskold activecontradictioncreature share on social
The only thing I like about air travel is it gives me time to read. Jane Lindskold airreadthing Change image and share on social
I started seriously applying myself to writing fiction immediately after I finished graduate school. By 'seriously,' I mean that, instead of noodling along on a story, finishing it or not as the mood struck me, I set out to complete what I started, to polish it to the best of my ability, and to send out the finished story. Jane Lindskold abilityapplycomplete share on social
The sad thing is that, for many writers of fantasy fiction, the inclusion of magic seems to mean that logical ramifications and real-world laws both go out the window. Jane Lindskold fantasyfictioninclusion Change image and share on social
'Thirteen Orphans' is the name of a specific limit hand. The same combination is also called 'Thirteen Improbable.' Once I'd decided I wanted to write a tale where mah-jong would be at the heart, I also knew I wanted to use limit hands. Jane Lindskold callcombinationdecide share on social
I've never met any artist who illustrated one of my books, although I've corresponded briefly with one. I have always been impressed by the technical expertise involved in the covers, even if sometimes puzzled by the subject matter. Jane Lindskold artistbookbriefly share on social
My feeling is that writing Fantasy should be harder - not easier - than writing any other kind of fiction. Jane Lindskold easyfantasyfelt Change image and share on social
I love print fiction, but sometimes when I'm reading a good graphic novel or manga, I find myself envying those who work in an illustrated format. Jane Lindskold envyfictionfind Change image and share on social