Anne Rice Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anne Rice.

Anne Rice is a renowned American gothic fiction author, who was born on October 4, 1941, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is best known for her popular supernatural novels, particularly the Vampire Chronicles series. Rice began her writing career in the 1970s and gained significant recognition with the publication of her novel "Interview with the Vampire" in 1976. This critically acclaimed work launched her to literary stardom, as the tale of the charismatic vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac captivated readers worldwide.

Rice continued to expand the Vampire Chronicles series, creating an intricate world inhabited by immortal beings in novels like "The Vampire Lestat" and "The Queen of the Damned." Her captivating storytelling and dark, atmospheric settings became trademarks of her writing style. In addition to her vampire novels, Rice also explored witches, mummies, and various other supernatural themes in her works.

With her unique blend of horror, mystery, and romance, Rice became a pillar of contemporary Gothic fiction. Her lush and evocative prose, combined with complex characters and introspective themes, attracted a dedicated fan base. The impact of her work on popular culture is undeniable, as her novels have been adapted into successful films, including the 1994 film adaptation of "Interview with the Vampire" starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt.

After a brief hiatus from the vampire genre, Rice returned to the Vampire Chronicles series with the publication of "Prince Lestat" in 2014, much to the delight of her loyal readers. Throughout her career, Rice consistently pushed boundaries within the genre, making her one of the most influential and enduring figures in modern horror literature.

I enjoy the Web site a lot and I like being able to talk to

I enjoy the Web site a lot and I like being able to talk to my readers. I've always had a very close relationship with them.

Anne Rice

Relationship

Stephen King in many respects is a wonderful writer. He has

Stephen King in many respects is a wonderful writer. He has made a contribution. People in the future will be able to pick up Stephen King's books and learn a lot about who we were by reading those books.

Anne Rice

Future

I claim Dickens as a mentor. He's my teacher. He's one of my

I claim Dickens as a mentor. He's my teacher. He's one of my driving forces.

Anne Rice

Teacher

I broke with my religion in college.

I broke with my religion in college.

Anne Rice

Religion

First-person narrators is the way I know how to write a book

First-person narrators is the way I know how to write a book with the greatest power and chance of artistic success.

Anne Rice

Success

In spite of all the refinements of civilization that conspir

In spite of all the refinements of civilization that conspired to make art - the dizzying perfection of the string quartet or the sprawling grandeur of Fragonard

Anne Rice

Beauty