As for the historical inspirations I drew on in writing The Snow Queen, I suppose I would call them more cross-cultural inspirations, though they frequently involve past societies as well as present day ones. Joan D. Vinge callcrosscultural share on social
For every path you choose, there is another you must abandon, usually forever. Joan D. Vinge abandonchooseforever Change image and share on social
What does immortality mean to me? That we all want more time; and we want it to be quality time. Joan D. Vinge immortalityqualitytime Change image and share on social
Humans may be the only creatures on Earth who spend significant time thinking about the fact that someday their lives will end. Joan D. Vinge creatureearthend Change image and share on social
I wanted to show those characters discovering it is possible to find common ground, as they make their way through a plotline that I hope is engrossing enough to keep the reader a willing participant. Joan D. Vinge charactercommondiscover Change image and share on social
Perhaps the thing that makes humans truly unique on Earth is that we are never satisfied with our situation; maybe that is what's taken us so far. Joan D. Vinge earthhumanmake Change image and share on social
Moon is also a naive native girl when she sets out for Carbuncle. Joan D. Vinge carbunclegirlmoon Change image and share on social
The ecosystem of our world is a closed system: it would run out of gas, collapse of its own weight. Joan D. Vinge closecollapseecosystem Change image and share on social
Besides, wouldn't it be wonderful if no one ever had to worry about the random cruelty of fatal illness or the woes of old age attacking them or their loved ones? Joan D. Vinge ageattackcruelty Change image and share on social
Everything born has to die, in order to make room for the future. Joan D. Vinge beardiefuture Change image and share on social
