In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known. — Alan Dean Foster Copy Share Image
I have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material, so rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new. — 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
