Science fiction is what we point to when we say it.
Damon Knight
As his talent expands, some of his stories become pointed social commentary; some are surprisingly effective religious tracts, disguised as science fiction. Others still are nostalgic vignettes, but under it all is still Bradbury, the poet of 20th-century neurosis.
There are 36 ways to tell this story. And all of them are disgusting.
You may stifle your creativity by learning too much about processes that should be spontaneous and automatic.
One of the great rewards of a writer's life is that it lets you read all the books you want to without feeling guilty.
