“Science fiction and fantasy, though they seem to be about the future or fictional worlds, are always at their core really about… — John Joseph Adams Fantasy Copy Share Image
“Those are stories, little one,” said the cobbler. “Stories are made up except when they’re not.” — John Joseph Adams Storytelling Copy Share Image
“Killed by a librarian with a red card," said Jerry. "that's got to be embarrassing.” — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“We believe we know a great lot, with our instruments and things, but I was old enough then to believe we don't… — John Joseph Adams Old enough Copy Share Image
“Glinda sat at her desk, doing whatever sorceresses do in the mornings.” — John Joseph Adams Morning Copy Share Image
“There is some sickness in man, some paranoid delusion, some grandiose morbidity that runs right through to distant ancestors. Or maybe it… — John Joseph Adams Business Copy Share Image
“There are hardly any women in Iram. This is a problem, because without women nothing happens.” — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“oh do you remember when we were courting when my head lay upon your breast you could make me believe by the… — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“I think everyone is a foolish child,” said the Emperor of the Air. “I know I’m one.” — John Joseph Adams Children Copy Share Image
“Surely love cannot exist outside of time. It depends upon small objects.” — John Joseph Adams Love Copy Share Image
“Well, you never can tell with a twister. They are as mean, as ornery, and as unpredictable as an unhappy woman.” — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“Have you got anything to trade? I don't need much, but I've been trying to keep my spirits up by trading with… — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“Because gifts must be earned, and good must triumph over evil if an adventure is to have an end,” said the Wizard.” — John Joseph Adams Adventure Copy Share Image
“You are so ridiculous,” said the lion. “Thinking that your thinking is worth thinking about.” — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“No more using your imagination. You’ll get to play LARPing the Apocalypse in a real depopulated wasteland,” — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“I tiptoed down the short flight of creaky wooden steps to the dirt path and stepped onto the sandy asphalt. Sandy Asphalt.… — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“Post-apocalyptic fiction is about worlds that have already burned. Apocalyptic fiction is about worlds that are burning. The End is Nigh is… — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image
“Jennifer Axioma-Singh, who had not been able to think of any alternatives, brooded over the matter until she came to the same… — John Joseph Adams Copy Share Image