I wasn't like most girls.

Quote by Laurell K Hamilton

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Here's the secret to finishing that first book. Don't rewrite as you go.

Here's the secret to finishing that first book. Don't rewrite as you go.

I cannot say how strongly I object to people using other people's writing as research....

I cannot say how strongly I object to people using other people's writing as research....

What we prefer to read is sort of like sexual preference, you like what you...

What we prefer to read is sort of like sexual preference, you like what you...

Readers respond to every genre intensely, if it's a genre that appeals to them. Again,...

Readers respond to every genre intensely, if it's a genre that appeals to them. Again,...

You either mellow at 30, or your head explodes - take your choice.

You either mellow at 30, or your head explodes - take your choice.

Before I knew you, I thought brave was not being afraid. You've taught me that...

Before I knew you, I thought brave was not being afraid. You've taught me that...

Some people just don't seem to understand the concept of fiction. It is fiction; it...

Some people just don't seem to understand the concept of fiction. It is fiction; it...

Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down...

Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down...

I think that my vampires in general were influenced by my being allowed to watch...

I think that my vampires in general were influenced by my being allowed to watch...

Never argue with your characters; they know themselves better than you do.

Never argue with your characters; they know themselves better than you do.

Two things I do well in books are sex and violence, but I don't want...

Two things I do well in books are sex and violence, but I don't want...

I'm not terribly fond of soapboxes.

I'm not terribly fond of soapboxes.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail.

One of my rules is never explain. A writer is a lot like a magician,...

One of my rules is never explain. A writer is a lot like a magician,...

My characters surprise me constantly. My characters are like my friends - I can give...

My characters surprise me constantly. My characters are like my friends - I can give...

I feel that if you are blessed, or lucky enough, to be doing well, you...

I feel that if you are blessed, or lucky enough, to be doing well, you...

The fey in this country keep to themselves, and are a separate nation, much like...

The fey in this country keep to themselves, and are a separate nation, much like...

I like conventions. I like meeting and greeting. I'm perched on that edge where I'm...

I like conventions. I like meeting and greeting. I'm perched on that edge where I'm...

I started off like everyone else does, slogging but having a compulsion to put words...

I started off like everyone else does, slogging but having a compulsion to put words...

If people would write exactly what I wanted to read I wouldn't feel so compelled...

If people would write exactly what I wanted to read I wouldn't feel so compelled...