Most publishers seem very reluctant to publish short story collections at all; they bring them out in paperback, often disguised as novels. John Sladek bringcollectiondisguise Change image and share on social
I started writing, or rather, thinking, stories as a child, and at that time the reason was very clear. John Sladek childclearreason Change image and share on social
I think these days an SF connection would be a boost to other books; I'm sure more people have read my two little detective puzzles because of the SF connection. John Sladek bookboostconnection Change image and share on social
Whatever I'm reading at the moment seems to influence whatever I'm writing. John Sladek influencemomentread Change image and share on social
This is mainly because I spend a lot of time writing and so don't have much time to read; I hate to waste that time reading what may turn out to be junk food for the mind, when there's so much real writing to be read. John Sladek foodhatejunk share on social
I found some time ago that I have to be careful, while working on a novel, what I read. John Sladek agocarefulfind Change image and share on social
The problem and privilege we all have is being alive in this century and able to read this language. It makes any list meaningless except the list of an illiterate. John Sladek alivecenturyilliterate Change image and share on social