Education Quote by Jessica Chastain

I've been writing American history for a long time, and I've had a hard time finding strong, interesting female characters. There are women, of…

— H. W. Brands

Women inspire me... so I enjoy women's stories and biographies. I am interested in all women.

— Diane von Furstenberg

I am very interested in female characters and bringing a new perspective to mediums where not necessarily that's been valued at all.

— Noelle Stevenson

I really just choose stories that are compelling, have interesting trends and characters, and hopefully say something larger about society.

— David Grann

I tend to lean toward strong female stories. I want to make things that don't already exist out there.

— Natalie Portman

I really wanted to explore a range of women who aren't necessarily perfect, heroic women. I wanted to series to influence creative people to…

— Anita Sarkeesian

I love to have real people of history interact with my fictional characters. History gives me the plot. I research the period meticulously, and…

— Virginia Henley

I like stories. I like to figure out how history ties to the present.

— Jim Nantz

I've always been drawn to writing historical characters. The best stories are the ones you find in history.

— Tony Kushner

I like portraying women of character in my books. Women who exhibit loyalty and courage.

— Sudha Murty

One of the things I enjoy most about writing historical romance is researching inspiring backgrounds and settings.

— Nicola Cornick

I was thinking about what I wanted to write next, after my first novel, and had decided that I wanted to write a story…

— Joan D. Vinge