Wraeththu have been with me for the greater part of my…
““Wraeththu have been with me for the greater part of my life. My first rather ham-fisted (and half-finished) stories about them began in my mid-teens. It wasn't until I was twenty-six that I began work properly on the full-length novel that became The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit, first volume of the Wraeththu trilogy, which was published in 1987. This was followed by The Bewitchments of Love and Hate and the Fulfilments of Fate and Desire.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author reflects on the long development of his fantasy series, noting early attempts and later mature work.
In simple terms: Author describes long creative process of a fantasy series.
Key Takeaway
Persist through creative development.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
fantasy literature
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
literary
creative
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- story development
- author interviews
Key Concepts
writing
world‑building
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What kept you writing?
- How did your vision evolve?
A Different Perspective
Early drafts may be rough.