“The first thing a writer has to do is find another source of income. Then, after you have begged, borrowed, stolen or saved up the money to give you time to write and you spend all of it staying alive while you write, and you write your heart out, after all that, maybe no one will publish it, and if they publish it, maybe no one will read it. That is the hard truth, that is what it means to be a writer.”
Quote by Ellen Gilchrist
Work
Falling Through Space
A gripping tale of astronauts facing perilous challenges in the vastness of space. more
Author
Ellen Gilchrist
Ellen Gilchrist is an American novelist born on February 20, 1935. Her works are known for their profound character development and delicate emotional portrayal, exploring themes such as personal identity, gender, and interpersonal relationships. more
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