The process of writing a book is so removed in my mind from the process of publishing it that I often forget for great stretches that I eventually hope to do the latter. Karen Joy Fowler bookeventuallyforget Change image and share on social
I can't say that winning the Pen/Faulkner was a dream come true because I would never have dared to dream it. Karen Joy Fowler daredreamfaulkner Change image and share on social
If we see a sad rain, it doesn't mean the rain is sad, but it means we see it. That's an easily dismissible kind of projection. But what I'm struggling to say, is that we take that rain in through our own hearts and emotions and senses and skin, and all those filters have an impact. Karen Joy Fowler dismissibleeasilyemotion share on social
I had a very loyal cult-like following, I feel. And I don't mean to complain about that. Karen Joy Fowler complaincultfeel Change image and share on social
I was pretty happy with how my career had gone, mainly because of the enormous freedom I've had to write what I've wanted to write. I had a very clear picture of who I was as a writer. Karen Joy Fowler careerclearenormous Change image and share on social
I do read all my work aloud as I'm working - this has made it a little hard to adjust to my husband's retirement. I can shout the shouty parts if I'm alone in the house, but of course, I feel a fool if someone is there to hear me. Karen Joy Fowler adjustaloudfeel share on social
Miss Sarzin was the best teacher I ever had. Karen Joy Fowler missarzinteacher Change image and share on social
I assume that we are all limited by our own brains and experiences and can only understand other people and other creatures through a kind of translation that brings them closer to us. Karen Joy Fowler assumebrainbring Change image and share on social
I have always been a generous and enthusiastic reader. Karen Joy Fowler enthusiasticgenerousreader Change image and share on social
Octavia Butler was more interested in writing a good story than in worrying about where to slot it. Karen Joy Fowler butlergoodinterest Change image and share on social