Any writer kind of who knows what they're doing goes forth and grabs a copy of an issue of something that they want to be published in, or they skim it online. They read what that market has been doing.… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
Actual Victorian mores and politics were a reaction to a specific series of historical events, technological and scientific developments, and ethical trends in which… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
I don't really understand why so many fantasy writers choose to focus on worlds that just seem strangely denuded. But to them, I guess… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
To some degree, as I move outside of the exclusive genre audience, the exclusive genre issues don't bother me as much. Maybe that's just… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
I would love to just write and not have everything I say or do turn into a political battle. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
It's the way the human brain works: when enough events occur in a pattern, we stop thinking and go into macro mode. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
I think the people who believe that works can and always should be divorced from the context are people who have the privilege to… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
It's human nature that we come in our own flavours, and it doesn't make any sense to write a monochromatic or monocultural story unless… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
Magic is the mysteries into which not everyone is so lucky, or unlucky, as to be initiated. It can be affected by belief, the… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
It takes practice to do anything unique within this field, period, in writing, practice doing anything unique in writing. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
I was raised to be very wary of the police. I was raised to stay away from them unless you absolutely have to. Because… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share
