The contradictions are what make human behavior so maddening and yet so fascinating, all at the same time. Joan D. Vinge behaviorcontradictionfascinate Change image and share on social
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
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
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
We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance... And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us. Joan D. Vinge appearancebasicbear share on social
Throughout the ages, stories with certain basic themes have recurred over and over, in widely disparate cultures; emerging like the goddess Venus from the sea of our unconscious. Joan D. Vinge agebasicculture Change image and share on social
Probably I chose immortality because mortality is a universal human obsession. Joan D. Vinge choosehumanimmortality Change image and share on social
Each time, storytellers clothed the naked body of the myth in their own traditions, so that listeners could relate more easily to its deeper meaning. Joan D. Vinge bodyclothedeep Change image and share on social
Myth is, after all, the neverending story. Joan D. Vinge mythneverendstory Change image and share on social