Would we be so enamored with dystopian fiction if we lived in a culture where violent death was a major concern? It wouldn't be escapism. Maggie Stiefvater concernculturedeath Change image and share on social
The big thing in my family growing up is that everybody had to play a musical instrument. We were like the von Trapps. Maggie Stiefvater bigfamilygrow Change image and share on social
'Misty of Chincoteague', 'The Black Stallion', the 'Saddle Club' books, I read 'em all. I was horse-crazy. Maggie Stiefvater blackbookchincoteague Change image and share on social
I do all of my good thinking at over 65 miles per hour. The speed limit is, luckily, the same speed as my brainstorming speed. Maggie Stiefvater brainstormgoodhour Change image and share on social
I feel like I have so many stories basting in my mind, and they come busting out when they're ready. Maggie Stiefvater bastebustfeel Change image and share on social
I would like to say that I was inspired to write 'Shiver' by some overwhelming belief in true love, but here's my true confession: I wrote 'Shiver' because I like to make people cry. Maggie Stiefvater beliefconfessioncry Change image and share on social
I can tell you that as a writer and as a reader, I regard character as king. Or queen. No matter how riveting the action or interesting the plot twists, if I don't feel like I'm meeting someone who feels real, I'm not going to be compelled to read further. Maggie Stiefvater actioncharactercompel share on social
In the end, you have to write like you're not afraid of the critics. Maggie Stiefvater afraidcriticend Change image and share on social
This object that we hold in our hands, a book... that tactile pleasure, it's just not going to go away. Maggie Stiefvater bookhandhold Change image and share on social
I am an introvert. I should get that out there now. Maggie Stiefvater introvert Change image and share on social
