In general, the main themes emerge early for each book, even before the storyline and characters, as I research the time and place I want to draw upon. Having said that, every single book so far has offered me surprises… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
When I am reading for research and making notes, I use a cleverly designed curved lap-desk, and I sit up dutifully, mindful of ergonomics and suchlike concepts. When reading for pleasure, I take advantage of the 'recline' in recliner. — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“For all his frustrations and his chronic sense of being overburdened. He was proud of that; he’d always felt that it was worth doing… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“Branching paths. The turning of days and seasons and years. Life offered you love sometimes, sorrow often. If you were very fortunate, true friendship.… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
I never talk about books in progress. I could decide to change it to a series of seafood recipes, after all. — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“It had taken skill, tact, an ability to choose friends well, and a great deal of luck” — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“He sang one whole verse directly to her, then, in fidelity to the song, he sent his vision inward to where his purest music… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“Ambitions and dreams put you at a drinking table with unexpected companions. Cups were filled and refilled, making you drunk with the illusion of… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“We regard our own memories as truths, when they are often just the stories we have told ourselves over time. They become the truth… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“[We let] the universality of fantasy, of once upon a time, allow escapist fiction to be more than just that - to also bring… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
“Battles are won en route, Shalhassan of Cathal though. A worthy thought: he raised his hand in a certain way, and a moment later… — Guy Gavriel Kay Copy Share Image
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