“Realism isn't something most people associate with the fantasy genre, ...” — Lynn Flewelling Quote

Realism isn't something most people associate with the fantasy genre, yet it's an essential element of great fantasy writing.

The move to creating stories was a natural progression for me, but the most pivotal time was probably in 6th grade: That year, a friend introduced me to the stories of Ray Bradbury, and a student teacher introduced me to creative writing.

It would be lovely if it was all Right vs. Wrong, Good overcomes Evil - I think most Americans, going about their daily lives, fool themselves into thinking that that's how our little world works, but it just isn't so.

Setting is the bedrock of your story. If you choose a real-world backdrop, be certain you get your facts straight.

I don't normally associate bingeing of any kind with healthy results in life. And I'm not a binge-watcher by nature myself.

I think it's interesting how you can associate a creative brand with a human being and use some of the good qualities of the human being and make it like a really tangible product that a lot of people can love.

There's a book called 'The Baron in the Trees.' A friend got that for me because I was kind of a tree-dwelling nomad for a bit. I kind of associate myself with the book.

You have these catch-phrases that you associate with 'The X-Files': 'Trust No One,' 'Deny Everything.' 'Believe the Lie' was one of them.