Sarah Zettel Quotes

A collection of quotes by Sarah Zettel.

Sarah Zettel is a renowned American author known for her diverse range of literary works including science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction novels. With a successful career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a prominent voice in the speculative fiction genre. Zettel has been nominated for various awards and has received critical acclaim for her compelling storytelling and vivid world-building. Her notable works include "Fool's War", "A Sorcerer's Treason", and "The Quiet Invasion". N/A

Becoming a mother cannot help but change things. An author's

Becoming a mother cannot help but change things. An author's life is reflected in their writing, whether they want it to be or not, and parenthood is one of the biggest life changes there is.

Then, I realized that there is an indigenous presence in the

Then, I realized that there is an indigenous presence in the Solar System. It's us. So, then, I got to wondering what would happen if a more technologically advanced society moved next door to us, the way we moved next door to the American Indians.

My joking answer to this question is that I leave a bowl of

My joking answer to this question is that I leave a bowl of milk out on the back porch every night for the Idea Fairy. In the morning, the milk is gone and there's a brand-new shiny idea by the bowl.

I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Com

I graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Communications and left formal education behind.

I have a better internal and intuitive understanding of folk

I have a better internal and intuitive understanding of folklore and myth than science and technology, so in that way fantasy is easier.

I have to do more close research and fact checking for the s

I have to do more close research and fact checking for the science fiction. This is not however to say that writing good fantasy does not involve doing good research.

Now, Venus is an extremely hostile environment, and as such

Now, Venus is an extremely hostile environment, and as such presents a lot of challenges for a science fiction author who wants to create life there. However, as I began to research it more thoroughly, I found myself intrigued by the possibilities the world offers.

I'm mostly a novelist these days, but I have written short s

I'm mostly a novelist these days, but I have written short stories in Fantasy, Science Fiction and horror.