Robert Paul Weston

Historical atrocities have certainly shown that dehumanizing any group is the first step toward genocide.

— Robert Paul Weston

Since I tend to write chronologically, the middle is always the place where the process is most taxing.

— Robert Paul Weston

I always hope that the artwork will complement and enrich a story.

— Robert Paul Weston

I believe actual violence scars children much more than violence in storybooks.

— Robert Paul Weston

I'd hasten to say that the prejudice in Dust City isn't completely analogous to racism in the real world.

— Robert Paul Weston

In Japan, it's strange to openly take credit for giving to charity or even to donate publicly.

— Robert Paul Weston

People of different ethnicities are definitely not of differing species. Biologically speaking, people are people.

— Robert Paul Weston

I can't say I'm anything like a devoted animal rights activist, but I certainly oppose cruelty to animals.

— Robert Paul Weston

In medieval Europe, childbirth was a leading cause of death. So widowed fathers with children were quite common, meaning stepmothers were equally…

— Robert Paul Weston

“It appeared painful to regrow a set of hands, but I can hardly blame her for dabbling in street magic. Anyone can…

— Robert Paul Weston

I think a lot of things are at play when children enjoy a grisly old fairytale. I don't think many children take…

— Robert Paul Weston

Destiny isn't immutable. You can change your fate. But I'd say the only way to do it is with hard, intelligent work…

— Robert Paul Weston

I believe young children in particular enjoy witnessing the survival of youthful protagonists against terrible odds. I think it's gratifying to the…

— Robert Paul Weston

“Here is a story that’s stranger than strange. Before we begin you may want to arrange: a blanket, a cushion, a comfortable…

— Robert Paul Weston

“Jiminy," says the old woman. The mothballs gleam with excitement and she claps her hands. "A wolf!" " Gram! " Siobhan glares…

— Robert Paul Weston

If some readers take away the idea that animals deserve better treatment in general, then I certainly won't argue.

— Robert Paul Weston