They stared at each other, wanting each other, drawn to each other, but their silent shout of love went unheard in the roar of misunderstanding, and the clatter of culturally ingrained beliefs. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share Image
I probably read 100 times more than I write, but that way when I move my characters through it, I know. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
“Ayla, what am I doing wrong?" he asked, standing in front of her, dripping. "It's not you. I'm the one who's doingit wrong." "You're… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
Of the two, I would think of my work as closer to Science Fiction than Fantasy. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
“A person could resist popular belief and stand up for personal principles, and though there may be consequences, not everything would necessarily be lost.… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
“Children are always a joy, but pain, too. And they all must lead their own lives. Even Mut will let Her children go their… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
I can move my characters through it easily, because I understand the background; I've really studied it. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
Though my books are written from a historical perspective, I have goon so far back that I am in the realm of prehistorical speculation… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
I think of my books as mainstream and that's were most people who read them look for them in book stores. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
She lifted the drooping muzzle with both hands...It was a special embrace saved for special occasions. — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
“In a world so empty of human life, there was comfort in the thought that an invisible realm of spirits was aware of their… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
Again Creb grunted. It was the usual noncommittal comment used by men when responding to a woman. It carried only enough meaning to indicate… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
“Ayla loved these moments of solitude. Basking in the sun, feeling relaxed and content, she thought about nothing in particular, except the beautiful day… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
I had an idea for a story about a young woman who was living with people who were different, not just superficially different -… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
I don't write for publishers, certainly not for critics, and not for readers, But I am delighted that so many people have found my… — Jean M. Auel Copy Share
