Readers are always surprised to learn that authors have little or no input regarding the cover art for their books. Jane Lindskold artauthorbook Change image and share on social
When a writer is already stretching the bounds of reality by writing within a science fiction or fantasy setting, that writer must realize that excessive coincidence makes the fictional reality the writer is creating less 'real.' Jane Lindskold boundcoincidencecreate share on social
The futuristic city on 'Legends Walking''s cover rejects any connection with the contemporary setting of 'Changer.' It was as if every effort was made to keep readers of 'Changer' from finding this stand-alone sequel. Jane Lindskold changercityconnection 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
To be a writer, you need to like spending a lot of time by yourself in the company of imaginary people. Jane Lindskold companyimaginarylot Change image and 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
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
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've had over a dozen and a half novels published since late 1994 when my first novel, 'Brother to Dragons, Companion to Owls' came out. Jane Lindskold brothercompaniondozen Change image and share on social
True confession time: I never know where a book is going. I get a gut feeling the story is there, then pursue it with the enthusiasm of a hunting tiger on a trail. If I knew where I was going, I'd get bored out of my mind and stop writing. Jane Lindskold bookboreconfession share on social
