Read everything. If you haven't read everything, you'll never be able to write anything.
Lev GrossmanThe line between outside and inside is fuzzier in fantasy. Maybe that's something people are looking for.
Lev GrossmanYou're saying the gods don't have free will." "The power to make mistakes," Penny said. "Only we have that. Mortals
Lev GrossmanFor just one second, look at your life and see how perfect it is. Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there's nothing else. It's here, and you'd better decide to enjoy it or you're going to be miserable wherever you go, for the rest of your life, forever.
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