Nora K. Jemisin Quotes Nora K. Jemisin I was raised to be very wary of the police. I was raised to stay away from them unless you absolutely have to. Because they're dangerous. Away Dangerous Police Stay Unless Wary You
I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions. Nora K. Jemisin
All people who grew up with science fiction and fantasy and horror went through the whole acculturation process of the genre. We were all told to read the golden age writers. We were all told Heinlein and Asimov and all these straight, white males, although some of them were Jewish. Nora K. Jemisin
A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. Nora K. Jemisin
As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status quo is significantly racist and sexist and a whole bunch of other things that I think need to change. Nora K. Jemisin
It takes practice to do anything unique within this field, period, in writing, practice doing anything unique in writing. Nora K. Jemisin
Knowing about authors' beliefs helps you understand how those beliefs influence their writing, and things you thought meant one thing, once you've got enough information about that writer, you suddenly realize mean an entirely different thing. That makes a difference. Nora K. Jemisin
I write what feels real. I write things that are informed both by my own experience and by actual history. Nora K. Jemisin
Magic is the mysteries into which not everyone is so lucky, or unlucky, as to be initiated. It can be affected by belief, the whims of the unseen, harsh language. And it is not. Supposed. To make. Sense. In fact, I think it's coolest when it doesn't. Nora K. Jemisin
Reactionary movements can't sustain themselves unless they find something new to catch and burn on. Nora K. Jemisin
Our aims are absolutely clear: They are a high living standard in the country and a secure, free and comfortable life. Vladimir Putin
The people of Somalia just do not have a voice. They are to me the most forgotten people in the world. K'naan
I bought my first electric guitar when I moved to Memphis; a Gibson with a DeArmond pickup which I used with a small Gibson amplifier. B. B King
It would be better to be recognized first for music, but people go with what they like. If I'm here because I'm recognized more so as a style icon, then, if I'm smart enough, I will use this opportunity to share more insight about my music. G-Dragon
If there was no ladies, I wouldn't wanna be on the planet. Ladies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn't wanna be here. B. B King