Also Quote by Walter Jon Williams Download Open image “For every SF reader of that period, Robert A. Heinlein was also a touchstone.” — Walter Jon Williams ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Also Books Every Period Reader Robert Sf Touchstone
“He listed The Lord of the Rings, Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, and Robert Heinlein’s The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress as some of his… — Ashlee Vance Copy Share Image
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“Douglas Adams. Kurt Vonnegut. Neal Stephenson. Richard K. Morgan. Stephen King. Orson Scott Card. Terry Pratchett. Terry Brooks. Bester, Bradbury, Haldeman, Heinlein, Tolkien, Vance,… — Ernest Cline Copy Share Image
Stephen Hawking said he spent most of his first couple of years at Cambridge reading science fiction (and I believe that, because his grades… — Frederik Pohl Copy Share Image
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“I don’t believe the rogue has freedom. I think it is following the direction of humans.” “Why do you think so?” “Because I find… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
That's why editors and publishers will never be obsolete: a reader wants someone with taste and authority to point them in the direction of… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I've experienced writer's block, but never for more than a few days. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
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The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels, I'm afraid of what real human beings to do other real human beings. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I want a platform that, like a book or a magazine, I can carry into the bath or leave at the beach. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
“I can't help but wonder how the old Empire would have handled the crisis. I hope you will forgive my partisan attitude but it… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
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I'm in 'Madagascar 2.' I'm Testy the Lion. The franchise moves to Africa, and Bernie Mac is also in the film. I loved working… — Tom Lister, Jr Copy Share Image
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