“You almost threw it back!' she repeated, and her voice filled with mock horror. 'You foolish boy! Are you always so careless with items of value?' 'No,' he said, abruptly sober. 'I know what matters. And I never throw those things away. I hold on to them as long as I can.”
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
“Air, an undervalued necessity, that earns your gratitude when you inhale it for the last time”
“People must be valued because of what they are rather than who they are.”
“Who you are as a person has a lot to do with who you are as meat”