My first series, the 'Inheritance' trilogy, in the first book, you were dealing with a woman of color from an impoverished culture, being brought up among wealthy, privileged white people and having to cope and perform in ways that she… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
There's a tendency in American thought - maybe elsewhere, but that's the culture I know best - to default to social Darwinism, even though even Darwin noted that's a misapplication of his ideas. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
Actual Victorian mores and politics were a reaction to a specific series of historical events, technological and scientific developments, and ethical trends in which… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I don't really understand why so many fantasy writers choose to focus on worlds that just seem strangely denuded. But to them, I guess… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
To some degree, as I move outside of the exclusive genre audience, the exclusive genre issues don't bother me as much. Maybe that's just… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I would love to just write and not have everything I say or do turn into a political battle. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's the way the human brain works: when enough events occur in a pattern, we stop thinking and go into macro mode. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I think the people who believe that works can and always should be divorced from the context are people who have the privilege to… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's human nature that we come in our own flavours, and it doesn't make any sense to write a monochromatic or monocultural story unless… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
