If I get blocked, it is generally because I don't know enough about some aspect of the story or the characters. The answer for this is generally more research, or making more background notes, so the place and person can… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share Image
Then, I realized that there is an indigenous presence in the Solar System. It's us. So, then, I got to wondering what would happen… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
When I'm not at the keyboard, I'm generally reading, practicing tai chi or middle eastern dance, or cooking. — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
So, one of the things I was doing with the aliens in The Quiet Invasion was creating that advanced society which had ideas about… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
I have to do more close research and fact checking for the science fiction. This is not however to say that writing good fantasy… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
When I was in college, I spent a summer working in London. I'd enjoyed tea before that, but then I got actual, really good… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
“They were beautiful beyond words, beautiful beyond understanding. So beautiful, I wanted to tear out my heart and hand it over, because after seeing… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
Now, Venus is an extremely hostile environment, and as such presents a lot of challenges for a science fiction author who wants to create… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
First and foremost, The Quiet Invasion is a first contact story. What would we do if we actually found evidence of alien life out… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
Becoming a mother cannot help but change things. An author's life is reflected in their writing, whether they want it to be or not,… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
“But art is supposed to enlighten, isn’t it? Not just reflect? It’s to show us the best of the present modeled in the best… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
I think the diversity of authors and readers is expanding, which is wonderful, because it means the type of story being told is also… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
“I'd never have gotten this far without you," I said. Jack tipped his cap to me. My heart squirmed around to find a new… — Sarah Zettel Copy Share
