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“The only thing that matters to me about my stories is that they're entertaining and they're funny. And I tend to get bored easily, so I generally throw something supernatural in. I would say they're humorous novels that have a supernatural bent, but that's as close as you're going to get to…” quote by Christopher Moore
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“The only thing that matters to me about my stories is that they're entertaining and they're funny. And I tend to get bored easily, so I generally throw something supernatural in. I would say they're humorous novels that have a supernatural bent, but that's as close as you're going to get to fitting them all in the same basket.”

Christopher Moore

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2020

The author values entertainment and humor above all, using supernatural elements to keep his work fresh and avoid boredom.

In simple terms: He wants his books to be funny and entertaining, adding supernatural twists.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize fun and surprise in storytelling.

Themes

humor entertainment genre blending creativity supernatural

Mood

playful lighthearted creative

Type

advice creative genre‑mixing

When to use this quote

  • Writing novels
  • pitching book ideas
  • marketing to readers
  • maintaining author motivation

Key Concepts

Narrative strategy audience engagement genre hybridity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance humor with plot depth?
  • What supernatural element best serves a comedic story?
A Different Perspective

May alienate readers seeking serious or realistic narratives.

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