I think that my vampires in general were influenced by my being allowed to watch the Hammer vampire films. Vampire Circus, also shown as Circus of Fear, was one of those movies. Laurell K. Hamilton allowcircusfear Change image and share on social
Nothing wrong with making money or doing what you need to do to sell, but I think it shows when you're writing something to pay the bills and when you're writing something because it's really your version of the world. Laurell K. Hamilton billmakemoney share on social
I'm more influenced by my own interests than anyone else's. Writers have to entertain themselves, or they can't entertain anyone else. Laurell K. Hamilton entertaininfluenceinterest Change image and share on social
I've lost track of the number of people who want to be writers but never actually write anything. Talking about writing, dreaming about writing, can be very fun, but it won't get a book written. You've got to write. Laurell K. Hamilton bookdreamfun share on social
Now that I'm being very successful, publishers are trying to mainstream me, but I'm unabashedly genre. It's what I like to read, what I like to write. Laurell K. Hamilton genremainstreampublisher Change image and share on social
By 17, I was submitting to publications and collecting my first rejection slips. Laurell K. Hamilton collectpublicationrejection Change image and share on social
Here's the secret to finishing that first book. Don't rewrite as you go. Laurell K. Hamilton bookfinishrewrite Change image and share on social
If I'd been easily discouraged, I could have been a one-hit wonder. Laurell K. Hamilton discourageeasilyhit Change image and share on social
You give the reader a sense of a full meal. Laurell K. Hamilton fullgivemeal Change image and share on social
Readers respond to every genre intensely, if it's a genre that appeals to them. Again, who can say why anyone enjoys horror and dark fantasy? If I can't answer the question for myself, I wouldn't dream of trying to answer it for others. Laurell K. Hamilton answerappealdark share on social
