“Let nothing substandard slip through. If you notice something that needs fixing, fix it, no excuses. There will be plenty that’s wrong that you won’t catch. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring flaws that are obvious to you. The moment you find yourself saying, “This doesn’t matter. It’s good enough.” Stop. Go back. Fix the flaw. Make a habit of doing your best.”
Quote by Octavia E. Butler
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Bloodchild and Other Stories
Originally published in 1995, this compilation brings together several short works by acclaimed American author Octavia E. Butler. The centerpiece is the title novella, a complex narrative detailing the relationship between human refugees and an insect-like alien species on a distant planet. The collection delves into recurring Butler themes such as biological imperatives, interspecies dependence, and ethical compromises. In addition to the speculative fiction narratives, the volume includes authorial afterwords that offer readers a glimpse into Butler's writing process, the origins of her ideas, and her thoughts on the science fiction genre. more
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