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“I've always thought fairies are like mushrooms, you trip over them when you're not thinking about them, but they're hard to spot when you're searching for them.”

Quote by Jo Walton

Book:Among Others

Work

Joan McEwan, a young woman with a gift for magic, navigates the complexities of adolescence and the supernatural while uncovering secrets about her family's history. more

Author

Jo Walton, born on December 1, 1964, is a British writer known for her works in science fiction and fantasy. Her writing often explores themes of humanity, society, and politics, and is celebrated for its unique perspective and profound insights. more

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“Avan was as religious as the next young dragon with his way to make in the world-which is to say that he held many traditional beliefs which he had never paused to examine, attended church because it would have seemed strange not to, rarely paid much attention when he was there, and found piety out of the pulpit thoroughly misplaced.”

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“Write. Don't talk about writing. Don't tell me about your wonderful story ideas. Don't give me a bunch of "somedays." Plant your ass and scribble, type, keyboard. If you have any talent at all, it will leak out despite your failure to pay attention in English.”

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