[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fg0_5LXmvtZFK90yKcMlvAZR3EHVSIHak8GMcZU7TqCM":3,"$f54BoBnaTjMmdG1z_OaTrTIwLza4KxkCmHdsQGRQnSIA":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},8064,"Ann Leckie","A",216,null,"ann-leckie",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,34,40,47,53,59,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3552573,"Junk food's not going anywhere. The specifics of what's being snacked on, and what's considered 'junk' and what's 'healthy' will change, of course, depending on what's available.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3552571,"I suspect that we get used to particular sorts of stories being presented in particular sorts of ways, and we're so used to interpreting them and understanding what it is they're doing that we think of those forms and styles as faithful, complete depictions of reality.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3552570,"One day, I discovered that a couple of people had written 'fanfic' - stories of their own based on my characters. Just the thought of people thinking that hard and deeply about something I've written is incredible.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3552568,"I'm not going to pretend that I never fantasized about winning the Hugo. Or the Nebula, for that matter. I just never thought it was an actual real possibility.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":46},3552565,"Science fiction is huge and varied, and there's almost any sort of book or story you might imagine.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAnn Leckie, a science fiction author known for her thought-provoking and imaginative works, likely expressed this sentiment in an interview or a writing panel discussion. The quote reflects her perspective on the genre's boundless potential, which is characteristic of her writing style. During this time, Leckie was already established as a prominent voice in science fiction, having published her debut novel, \"Ancillary Justice,\" which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2014.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight in this quote lies in the tension between the genre's perceived limitations and its actual vastness. On one hand, science fiction is often criticized for being narrow or predictable, but Leckie's statement reveals that this is not necessarily true. The real paradox is that the genre's perceived constraints can actually be a strength, allowing writers to explore complex ideas and worlds in a way that feels both imaginative and grounded.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen approaching a creative project, consider embracing the perceived limitations of your genre or medium as a catalyst for innovation. By acknowledging and working within these constraints, you can tap into the same boundless potential that Leckie describes, allowing your work to feel both surprising and authentic.",{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3552564,"I can't see potato chips being popular where there's not land to grow potatoes in or where frying in lots of oil isn't easy or convenient.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3552562,"Occasionally, I hear grumbles about everything being a series or a trilogy, but apart from the question of them maybe selling more books, I think that there's a real problem in trying to introduce a new world or a new concept while also getting your reader to pay close attention to your characters and themes.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":65},3552560,"'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell' by Susanna Clarke is a big, thick book. About a thousand pages in paperback. I've heard several people say the size alone intimidated them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nSusanna Clarke, an English author known for her literary fantasy novel 'Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell', was likely writing about her own experiences with the reception of her book in the early 2000s. The quote suggests that she is aware of the intimidation factor associated with a large, dense novel like hers, which received critical acclaim but was also met with skepticism by some readers due to its size and complexity.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this statement is not just an observation about reader reception, but a commentary on the societal pressure to produce content that is bite-sized and easily consumable. This tension between the value placed on brevity and the need for depth in storytelling highlights the paradox at the heart of creative endeavors: while being concise can make work more accessible, it often requires sacrificing nuance and complexity.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen facing criticism or skepticism about your own work due to its perceived length or complexity, remember that sometimes the most valuable insights come from delving into the depths of a subject. Consider embracing your unique voice and style, even if they challenge traditional notions of what constitutes 'good' or 'marketable' content.",{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3552558,"Fortunately or unfortunately, NaNoWriMo requires you to write at a breakneck pace, so I got used to just pushing on through.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":9},3552554,"I think a lot of times our culture has an attitude toward art and the production of art that separates artists from the rest of us, like making art or music or painting or whatever is some magical thing that you have to be inspired to do, and special people do it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":79,"totalPages":80,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,22,10]