“Writing is the only way I know to demand justice from an uncaring univ...” — Dorothy Allison Quote

“Writing is the only way I know to demand justice from an uncaring universe.”

“Every kid I meet who's a reader has got something like that, their fantasy world. And science fiction is the best, especially for girls because it's the one place where you can do the forbidden.”

“I'm still very blunt: If you want to be a writer, get a day job. The fact that I have actually been able to make a living at it is astonishing.”

“You've got to demand the truth from yourself.”

“As long as there is a demand for me to visit other cities - and hopefully, other countries - that's what I want to do.”

“You have to have in mind what you want when you go public. It's not just an end in and of itself. Suddenly, you have investors to satisfy. Investors who want - who demand - a return.”