In One Book, Cachalot, Just For My

How Much Research I Have To Do Depends On The Nature Of The Story. For Fantasy, None At All.

I Usually Do One Con A Year As A Goh And Try To Make The World Fantasy Convention For Business Purposes. Last Year I Went To A Worldcon For The First Time In Two Decades. I May Go Again This Year.

Besides The Mistakes That Are Pointed Out, I Love The Way Readers Become Involved With The Characters. When Readers Start Asking About Character Motivations Instead Of Concentrating On The Special Effects, It Means You're Connecting With Them On A Personal Level.

There Is Nothing In Art, In Philosophy, Or In Politics To Match The Fervor Of Mutual Cooperation Among Discordant Bands Of Fanatics.

I See The Jedi Mission As Giving Up A Normal Life In Exchange For Protecting The Innocent. It's A Life Of Sacrifice. There Are Rewards, But Also A Certain Degree Of Sterility.