The novel should be understood as a structure built to accommodate the greatest possible amount of cool stuff.
Steven BrustAppropriate action means to advance your own goals, without unintentional harm to anyone else.
Steven BrustOne nice thing about putting the thing away for a couple of months before looking at it is that you start appreciate your own wit. Of course, this can be carried too far. But it's kind of cool when you crack up a piece of writing, and then realize you wrote it. I recommend this feeling.
Steven Brust