Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. Joan D. Vinge bestsellerclimbcompel share on social
But our society does not grant nontraditional forms of intelligence equal recognition, no matter how much it would help us get along or truly enrich our lives. Joan D. Vinge enrichequalform Change image and share on social
Humans are upsetting a fragile balance that their own human ancestors established. Joan D. Vinge ancestorbalanceestablish Change image and share on social
The futures and ultimate fates of the characters in The Snow Queen are profoundly changed by choices made in their own minds or hearts, as well as choices unexpectedly forced on them by things beyond their control. Joan D. Vinge changecharacterchoice share on social
The mers were also designed to reproduce only at long intervals, in order to maintain the natural balance of the environment in which they were placed. Joan D. Vinge balancedesignenvironment 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
I was thinking about what I wanted to write next, after my first novel, and had decided that I wanted to write a story with a lot of strong female characters in it. Joan D. Vinge characterdecidefemale 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
Here was a fragment of Goddess myth that, through all its permutations, had somehow escaped being turned on its head. It was the perfect springboard for the sort of novel I wanted to write. Joan D. Vinge escapefragmentgoddess Change image and share on social
