“Here is a story that’s stranger than strange. Before we begin you may want to arrange: a blanket, a cushion, a comfortable seat, and maybe some cocoa and something to eat. I’ll warn you, of course, before we commence, my story is eerie and full of suspense, brimming with danger and narrow escapes, and creatures of many remarkable shapes. Dragons and ogres and gorgons and more, and creatures you’ve not even heard of before. And faraway places? There’s plenty of those! (And menacing villains to tingle your toes.) So ready your mettle and steady your heart. It’s time for my story’s mysterious start...” PoetryMysteryCreaturesSuspenseDragonsBeginningsVillainsCocoaOgres Book:Zorgamazoo Source: Zorgamazoo
“I think a lot of things are at play when children enjoy a grisly old fairytale. I don't think many children take it literally, or rather it's quite clear to them that it's only a story, only make believe.” ThinkingBelieveChildrenPlayStoriesEnjoyClearFairytaleMake Believe Author:Robert Paul Weston
“I believe actual violence scars children much more than violence in storybooks.” BelieveChildrenI BelieveViolenceScar Author:Robert Paul Weston
“I believe young children in particular enjoy witnessing the survival of youthful protagonists against terrible odds. I think it's gratifying to the reader when you give young characters that kind of agency.” ThinkingGivingBelieveKindChildrenCharacterYoungI BelieveEnjoyParticularReaderTerribleSurvivalAgencyOddsYoung ChildrenProtagonists Author:Robert Paul Weston
“In medieval Europe, childbirth was a leading cause of death. So widowed fathers with children were quite common, meaning stepmothers were equally common.” ChildrenFatherCausesCommonEuropeMedievalChildbirthStepmothersLeading CausesWidowedMedieval Europe Author:Robert Paul Weston
“Destiny isn't immutable. You can change your fate. But I'd say the only way to do it is with hard, intelligent work and long-term dedication to a goal.” WayLongHardGoalTermDestinyFateIntelligentLong TermDedication Author:Robert Paul Weston
“Since I tend to write chronologically, the middle is always the place where the process is most taxing.” WritingProcessMiddle Author:Robert Paul Weston
“I always hope that the artwork will complement and enrich a story.” StoriesArtworkComplement Author:Robert Paul Weston
“I can't say I'm anything like a devoted animal rights activist, but I certainly oppose cruelty to animals.” I CanAnimalRightsCrueltyActivistAnimal RightsDevotedAnimal CrueltyAnimal Rights Activists Author:Robert Paul Weston
“If some readers take away the idea that animals deserve better treatment in general, then I certainly won't argue.” IfsIdeasAnimalReaderDeserveArguingTreatmentDeserve Better Author:Robert Paul Weston
“Historical atrocities have certainly shown that dehumanizing any group is the first step toward genocide.” FirstsStepsGroupsHistoricalGenocideFirst StepsAtrocities Author:Robert Paul Weston
“I'd hasten to say that the prejudice in Dust City isn't completely analogous to racism in the real world.” WorldRealCitiesRacismPrejudiceDustReal World Author:Robert Paul Weston
“People of different ethnicities are definitely not of differing species. Biologically speaking, people are people.” PeopleDifferentSpeciesEthnicity Author:Robert Paul Weston
“In Japan, it's strange to openly take credit for giving to charity or even to donate publicly.” GivingStrangeCharityCreditJapanDonateGiving To Charity Author:Robert Paul Weston
