Adoption Quote by David Gerrold
“What I wish is that people would look beyond the tribbles and see I've written some other books that I really would like people to notice. There's 'The Man Who Folded Himself,' there's 'The Martian Child,' which is about my son and the adoption. There's 'The War Against The Chtorr,' which is my magnum opus, my great epic story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s Science Fiction Convention, David Gerrold, 1995
The author feels his other works are overlooked and wants readers to recognize them beyond his famous series.
In simple terms: He wants more attention for his other books.
Key Takeaway
Promote his lesser‑known titles.
Themes
author recognition
literary promotion
genre diversity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
persuasive
informative
When to use this quote
- Book clubs
- library displays
- author talks
- social media campaigns
Key Concepts
Science fiction
personal narrative
authorial identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Which of his other books would you recommend?
- How can readers discover an author’s broader catalog?
A Different Perspective
Fans may still associate him only with his most famous series.
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