“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.” KnowsWellsChangeBornPersonalityUniqueLaysAppearanceCharacteristicsLife ExperienceBlueprintsPhysical HealthUnique Characteristics Author:Joan D. Vinge
“The futures and ultimate fates of the characters in The Snow Queen are profoundly changed by choices made in their own minds or hearts, as well as choices unexpectedly forced on them by things beyond their control.” MindWellsHeartMadeCharacterChoicesFateChangedUltimateSnowQueensChoices MadeSnow Queen Author:Joan D. Vinge
“As for the historical inspirations I drew on in writing The Snow Queen, I suppose I would call them more cross-cultural inspirations, though they frequently involve past societies as well as present day ones.” WritingWellsInspirationPastCrossesHistoricalSnowQueensEngagementPresent DaySnow Queen Author:Joan D. Vinge
