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I’ve written fantasy, science fiction, supernatural fiction, and am now working on a suspense novel. Genres are mostly useful as a marketing tool, and to help booksellers known where to shelve a book.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nElizabeth Hand, an American author known for her work in the fantasy, science fiction, and supernatural fiction genres, likely expressed this sentiment in a 2018 interview or a similar public forum. At that time, Hand had already established herself as a prominent figure in the literary world, having published numerous critically acclaimed novels and short stories. This quote reflects her perspective on the creative process and the role of genre in writing.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe counter-intuitive truth in Hand's statement lies in the tension between artistic expression and commercial categorization. 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