One of the ironies of being a professional writer is that, if you are even moderately successful, the very traits that let you succeed as a writer are not much help when the time comes to head out as 'The Author.' Jane Lindskold authorheadirony share on social
Diana Wynne Jones' excellent book 'The Tough Guide to Fantasyland' is a compendium of the sort of lazy writing that has given fantasy fiction - especially the sub-section that features elves and dwarves and other Tolkienesque elements - a bad name. Jane Lindskold badbookcompendium share on social
A common complaint about stories that include excessive coincidence is that the story is 'unrealistic.' Jane Lindskold coincidencecommoncomplaint Change image and share on social
When I was finishing grad school, the hot new PC was the IBM 286. Bulky. Immobile. Expensive. I touched-typed easily and quickly, but nevertheless, I realized that the machine was a chain. Jane Lindskold bulkychaineasily Change image and 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
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
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
Coincidence is a recognized element in 'real life.' All of us have anecdotes about those times when, by the merest coincidence, we avoided some disaster or stumbled onto some wonderful experience. Jane Lindskold anecdoteavoidcoincidence Change image and share on social
'Legends Walking' was the first of my books to go to a second printing based on strong initial orders, but much of that printing never found its audience. Jane Lindskold audiencebasebook Change image and 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
