“It is very easy to shun someone who is deliberately cruel, and everyone loathes a man who is brutal and vicious. Such people have a hard time winning followers. But an individual who is gracious, who is attractive, who smiles and flatters and praises - that is a person who can lead whole nations to disaster. Who would not want to follow such a man or woman? Everyone is drawn to beauty and wit.”
Sharon Shinn (born 1957) is an acclaimed American novelist known for her fantasy and science fiction works. With a career spanning over three decades, she has published more than 30 novels, including the popular 'Twelve Houses' series and 'Samaria' series. Her stories often blend magic, technology, and social themes, exploring identity, faith, and humanity. Shinn's writing is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, earning her multiple award nominations. She remains a beloved figure in speculative fiction. more
“Studies show that intelligent girls are more depressed because they know the world.”
“I couldn't stop staring at the cave, back where Dimitri was, back where half of my soul was.”