And by the way, I wanted to point out that Kindred is not science fiction. You'll note there's no science in it. It's a kind of grim fantasy. Octavia Butler fantasyfictiongrim Change image and share on social
I recognize we will pay more attention when we have different leadership. Octavia Butler attentionleadershippay Change image and share on social
A workshop is a way of renting an audience, and making sure you're communicating what you think you're communicating. It's so easy as a young writer to think you're been very clear when in fact you haven't. Octavia Butler audienceclearcommunicate share on social
Science fiction let me do both. It let me look into science and stick my nose in everywhere. Octavia Butler fictionnosescience Change image and share on social
I began reading science fiction before I was 12 and started writing science fiction around the same time. Octavia Butler beginfictionread Change image and share on social
I have a huge and savage conscience that won't let me get away with things. Octavia Butler consciencehugesavage Change image and share on social
Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over. Octavia Butler artdestinyfriend share on social
Here I was into astronomy, and here into anthropology, and there I go into geology. It was much more fun to be able to research and write about whatever I wanted to. Octavia Butler anthropologyastronomyfun Change image and share on social
But my problem with fantasy, and horror, and related genres, is that sometimes the problems are illogical. Octavia Butler fantasygenrehorror Change image and share on social
Fantasy is totally wide open; all you really have to do is follow the rules you've set. But if you're writing about science, you have to first learn what you're writing about. Octavia Butler fantasyfollowhave Change image and share on social