Deals Quote by Mary Lavin
“I don’t think I would ever want to be a writer of detective stories - but I would like to be a detective and there is a large deal of detection in the short story.”
About This Quote
Source Short story collection: "The Woman Who Walked on Air", 1968
Prefers detective work over writing detective fiction, noting detection is central to short stories.
In simple terms: Detective work > writing detectives.
Key Takeaway
Focus on active investigation.
Themes
detective work
writing
genre preference
Mood
thoughtful
curious
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- career choice
- writing workshops
- genre studies
Key Concepts
literary criticism
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you value action over creation?
- How does genre affect storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Detective work may limit creative expression.
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