I come from a nation where fantastic fiction has a very low status, unless it fits into some very specific categories or is written by already established authors. I don't by any means try to hide what I write, but… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
Some of my other stories are talked about as fantasy, some as horror, and some aren't talked about as genre at all. And the same story will be labeled differently depending on country. — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
When I returned to short stories, I'd started working on what is still central to much of what I try to do: putting myself… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
You have to be aware what the consequences are of the approach you take. — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
“I have to know… What is the nature of the world?" The djinneya smiled with both rows of teeth. "Which one?” — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
I do love the weird, and I realize that I write much in that tradition, so I'm happy to be counted in among some… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
To the goats, all people are equal, except for those who have treats. — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
I'm just being honest about the fact that a second language won't resonate with you like the first does. — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
All my stories and worlds spring from the basic principle of being a slave to the premise, to follow the consequences wherever they may… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
I'm not comfortable with categorizing my own work, but I don't mind if others talk about it in relation to genre as long as… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
What does seem to be a constant is that I write more emotional stories the older I get. I think a lot of that… — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
I want my voice to be consistent no matter if it's an original or a translation. — Karin Tidbeck Copy Share Image
