“There is only Love -- and Stories. All else is but a shadow dream.” StoriesDreamShadowOnly Love Author:Vera Nazarian
“Here's a funny question:What is your favorite word?Think about it—maybe it's a word that makes you absolutely happy, or a word that sounds gloriously beautiful, or a word that evokes awe and wonder. Maybe you are reminded of a great time when you hear it, or maybe it represents your life's dream.So, what is it? What is your favorite word of all words?Thought about it yet?Good.And now, think why.” ThinkingDreamBeautifulSoundWonderAweEvokeGreat TimesYour FavoriteAwe And WonderFavorite WordsFunny Question Author:Vera Nazarian
“A made-up proverb from Dreams of the Compass Rose says, "In the desert, the only god is a well." I love exploring the intensity of such juxtaposition, the dangerous edge.” WellsMadeDreamDangerousRoseEdgesDesertIntensityExploringCompassJuxtaposition Author:Vera Nazarian
“I must admit that I do have a particular soft spot for the character of the chameleon-trickster goddess Ris in Dreams of the Compass Rose. Ris has gone through the whole spectrum of personal change and has had the longest road of all. And in the end she chooses to come back to the world, to guide, and to help, and to open the eyes of those who are suffering. In that is her true strength and humorous wisdom. I really do like her a whole lot.” WorldEndsWholeCharacterHelpingDreamEyeSufferingGoneParticularHumorousRoseGuidesSpotsGoddessCompassSpectrumLike HerChameleonTrue StrengthPersonal ChangeTricksters Author:Vera Nazarian
“When reviewing my novel Dreams of the Compass Rose for the Magazine of F&SF, master fantasist Charles de Lint called it "engaging and resonant, creating a new mythology that feels so right one might be forgiven for thinking that it's the cultural heritage of some forgotten country or people that have been lost to history." This of course I take as the highest compliment, since it was indeed my sincere intent.” PeopleThinkingFeelsHas BeensCountryDreamMightCoursesLostNovelMastersCreatingHighestRoseForgottenMythologyMagazinesSincereComplimentHeritageForgivenEngagingCompassCultural Heritage Author:Vera Nazarian
“When you wake up from a dream you have only a few precious moments before the details of the dream begin to dissipate and the memory fades. Not all dreams are significant or worth remembering. But the ones that are . . . happen again. So, wait for the dream to return. And never be afraid. Instead, consider it an opportunity to learn something profound and possibly wondrous about yourself.” MomentsDreamHappensRememberOpportunityWaitingMemoriesReturnWake UpProfoundDetailsSignificantAbout YourselfFadesWondrousDreams You HaveOpportunities To LearnPrecious MomentsMemories Fade Author:Vera Nazarian
“Snowflakes swirl down gently in the deep blue haze beyond the window. The outside world is a dream. Inside, the fireplace is brightly lit, and the Yule log crackles with orange and crimson sparks. There’s a steaming mug in your hands, warming your fingers. There’s a friend seated across from you in the cozy chair, warming your heart. There is mystery unfolding.” WorldHeartDreamHandsHealingMysteryWindowBlueFingersChristmasChairsWarmthSparksOrangeLitUnfoldingOutside WorldCozySnowflakeCrimsonHazeSwirlsMugFireplacesYule Author:Vera Nazarian
“It is interesting that we call something good a “dream,” but being called a “dreamer” is somewhat of a putdown. Without dreamers, no dream would ever be given reality, and we would live in a very small and shallow world. If you are a secret dreamer, it’s your time to announce yourself.” IfsWorldDreamRealityGivenInterestingSecretDreamerShallow Author:Vera Nazarian
