Joan D. Vinge Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joan D. Vinge.

Joan D. Vinge is an American science fiction author, born on her family's farm in Baltimore, Maryland in 1948. She is best known for her novel "The Snow Queen," which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1981.

Vinge developed a passion for writing at a young age and began submitting her work to science fiction magazines in the late 1960s. Her first published story, "Tin Soldier," appeared in 1972.

In addition to her breakthrough novel, "The Snow Queen," which is part of her "Snow Queen Cycle" series, Vinge has written several other notable science fiction works. These include "World's End," "The Summer Queen," and the "Cat" series.

Vinge's writing often explores themes of power, identity, and social justice in futuristic societies, and she is admired for her intricate world-building and compelling characters. Through her stories, she has proven herself to be a talented storyteller, blending science fiction with elements of fantasy and mythology.

Over the course of her career, Joan D. Vinge has received multiple awards for her writing, including the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award. Her works have left a lasting impact on the science fiction genre, solidifying her place among the most influential authors in the field.

But our society does not grant nontraditional forms of intel

But our society does not grant nontraditional forms of intelligence equal recognition, no matter how much it would help us get along or truly enrich our lives.

Joan D. Vinge


We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays

We are all born with a unique genetic blueprint, which lays out the basic characteristics of our personality as well as our physical health and appearance... And yet, we all know that life experiences do change us.

Joan D. Vinge

Change

These days too many of us seem inclined to cover our ears, c

These days too many of us seem inclined to cover our ears, close our eyes, and blindly follow the most narrow, conservative tenets of religion or else seek comfort in the ancient traditions of New Age ritual.

Joan D. Vinge

Age

Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction

Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction.

Joan D. Vinge

Science