Change is the one unavoidable, irresistible, ongoing reality of the universe. To us, that makes it the most powerful reality, and just another word for God. Earthseed: The Books of the Living Lauren Oya Olamina

I just knew there were stories I wanted to tell.

Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

People have the right to call themselves whatever they like. That doesn't bother me. It's other people doing the calling that bothers me.

Drowning people Sometimes die Fighting their rescuers.

Science fiction let me do both. It let me look into science and stick my nose in everywhere.

Slavery was a long slow process of dulling.