There were a lot of adventure books for boys, historical novels by Kenneth Roberts, and whatever mystery novels the alarmed librarian imagined might not corrupt an eager but innocent youth. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
From a tale one expects a bit of wildness, of exaggeration and dramatic effect. The tale has no inherent concern with decorum, balance or harmony. ... A tale may not display a great deal of structural, psychological, or narrative sophistication,… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
As soon as I started writing Julia, by which I mean while writing its first sentence, I felt a sudden, reassuring charge of excitement.… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
An average working day begins at 8 or 9 am, includes an hour for lunch, and ends at 5 or 6 pm. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
However, I think I managed to reach a new level with Koko, and I will always be grateful for the experience. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
Everyone wants to get better as they go along, but sometimes it's all you can do to stay consistent. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
Close your mouth and get out of the way, because here comes Kelly Link, than whom no one is better. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
On gym days, I don't get to my desk until 4 in the afternoon, and everything except bedtime and the appointment with the liquid… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
“Human beings across every culture I know about require such stories, stories with cool winds and wood smoke. They speak to something deep within… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
God, in the orthodox view, causes famine, plague, and flood. Was God evil? Evil is a convenient fiction. — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
“I know this doesn't make sense, but if we ever did this before, exactly this, with you sitting over there and me here, in… — Peter Straub Copy Share Image
