Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers. Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn't done too badly. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
Living gives you a better understanding of life. I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities. Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
“Mankind must without a doubt be the most conceited race in the universe, for who else believes that God has nothing better to do… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer. All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer. Science-fiction allowed… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent. It's a life of sacrifice. There are… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
“It illuminated a vision Dante could not have imagined in his wildest nightmares, nor Poe in the grasp of an uncontrollable delirium.” — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer. All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer. Science-fiction allowed… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters. When readers start asking about character motivations… — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
