I have friends who are science journalists, and I'm seeing stories of theirs or talking with them about ideas that they're pitching. Certain kinds of science are around me all the time, like climate change and biology. Paolo Bacigalupi biologychangeclimate share on social
The young adult category is particularly interesting to me in terms of science fiction and fantasy tropes. Paolo Bacigalupi adultcategoryfantasy Change image and share on social
We're all happier when we know less, because the details are frightening and haven't really improved much. The more you pay attention, the more horrifying the world is. Paolo Bacigalupi attentiondetailfrighten Change image and share on social
As a writer, you should care about reluctant readers. You want these kids to feel like books are amazing and cool and that they're an escape. Paolo Bacigalupi amazebookcare Change image and share on social
I am interested in agricultural corporations and how they function. The idea that they own the genetics of our food supply is a really compelling thing to me. Paolo Bacigalupi agriculturalcompelcorporation Change image and share on social
I'm interested in how we react when we're heavily pressed. When we're vulnerable and our survival is in question, how do we behave? Paolo Bacigalupi behaveheavilyinterest Change image and share on social
Novelists want to be published and need a publisher to decide to print 20,000 copies. So you need to entertain on some level. I want to reach out and connect. Paolo Bacigalupi 000connectcopy Change image and share on social
As far as 'Windup Girl' becoming a hit - none of us expected that. 'Night Shade' was just hoping not to lose their shirts, and I had grown up hearing from everyone that science fiction didn't sell, so all of our expectations were very low. Paolo Bacigalupi expectexpectationfiction share on social
There are parents who are really angry that I decided to portray people who have come into the country illegally as decent human beings. Paolo Bacigalupi angrybeingcountry Change image and share on social
I think that, when I think about the future that 'The Water Knife' represents, it's one where there's a lack of oversight, planning and organization. Paolo Bacigalupi futureknifelack Change image and share on social
