“But you can't ever imagine what you're going to care about when you turn into the version of you that’s waiting on the other side of five years from now. That’s a stranger waiting to ambush you, and all you can do is plant your feet and try not to get thrown.”
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Catherynne M. Valente is an American novelist known for her works in fantasy and science fiction. Born on May 5, 1979, she has made a name for herself with her imaginative storytelling and poetic prose. Valente's writing frequently delves into themes of love, loss, and the human experience within fantastical settings. more
“be easy. take your time. you are coming home. to yourself. — the becoming | wing”
“i walk into a poem and walk out someone else. — writing”
“i am waking up to my godself”
“i want to keep our body above water. you want to make us a fish. — fish”
“the way we rise from every sorrow in life is the most gorgeous thing i’ve seen”