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Nora K. Jemisin Quotes

Nora K. Jemisin

I write what feels real. I write things that are informed both by my own experience and by actual history.

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I read a lot of history for fun.

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Actual Victorian mores and politics were a reaction to a specific series of historical events, technological and scientific developments, and ethical trends in which the commodification of people was de rigueur.

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I tend to like writing characters that are not typical heroes.

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I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions.

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In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really delve into the minutia of an alternate society and its politics; a large cast of characters to love and hate.

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It's hard out here for a fantasy writer, after all; there's all these 'rules' I'm supposed to follow, or the Fantasy Police might come and make me do hard labor in the Cold Iron Mines.

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Fantasy is fantasy. It's fiction. It's not meant to be a textbook. I don't believe in letting research overwhelm the fiction. That's a danger of science fiction in particular, as opposed to fantasy. A lot of writers forget that what they're doing is supposed to be art.

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Readers seem to really like the fact that what I'm writing is not traditional fantasy.

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Reconciliation is a part of the healing process, but how can there be healing when the wounds are still being inflicted?

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Reconciliations are for after the violence has ended.

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