There's a difference between the fact that the universe is inherently unfair on a cosmic level, and the fact that life is unfair because people are actively making it so.

Never anger a sci-fi writer. These people destroy entire planets over lunch. Imagine what they'll do to you.

In other words, crew deaths are a feature, not a bug," Cassaway said, dryly.

Engrave this in your brain: EVERY WRITER GETS REJECTED. You will be no different.

I do think people of good will can have different opinions but still be coming not from a place of malice.

Fear sits and smiles and is predatory, immobile and silent and serene; an observer who conserves his energy and is content to wait.

We've already established whoever is writing us is an asshole.