I honestly think anthropology is one of the most useful fields a fantasy writer can study, more so even than history. Marie Brennan anthropologyfantasyfield Change image and share on social
I didn't really distinguish between genre and not-genre as a kid, until I made the transition to adult fantasy via Terry Brooks. Marie Brennan adultbrookdistinguish Change image and share on social
I'd love to see more novels and short stories where the characters have their own folklore that isn't the Plot-Bearing Prophecy of Doom. Marie Brennan bearcharacterdoom Change image and share on social
My mood depends heavily on what happens to me right after I get up. Marie Brennan dependheavilymood Change image and share on social
When I'm working on a novel, I generally do write every day, but in between those marathons, I take breaks. My brain needs time to recharge. Marie Brennan brainbreakday Change image and share on social
Given what I do to my characters, I'm not sure I'd want to meet any of them. Marie Brennan charactermeet Change image and share on social