[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fIN3B3Wu_kpMSEj9l638qbYsrTCo6Nv-X9T7PL2aT9nM":3,"$fjgqETpuCjKFT3Nqmj34FDod1dGigZjt9dO4y33M--3M":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},14588,"Matthew Reilly","M",50,null,"matthew-reilly",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":78},[14,22,28,35,41,47,54,60,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3825498,"When I started writing, I was reading people such as Tom Clancy or Michael Crichton, who did 'Jurassic Park,' which is possibly the most action-filled book you'll read, apart from mine, and I said to myself, 'Why aren't these guys doing big-scale action like you would see in a movie?'",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},3825494,"What I do is write books for an audience that thinks in a movie language. That's the way I think, and I also believe that not enough authors keep up with the audience.",{"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":34},3825491,"Fantasy enabled me to break the shackles and create a whole new level of 'the world is in danger' stakes.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nMatthew Reilly, the Australian author, penned this quote likely during the early 2000s when he was working on his bestselling novel, \"Ice Station.\" At that time, Reilly was a relatively new writer, and his success was not yet assured. The quote suggests that his exploration of fantasy was a deliberate choice to break free from conventional genre constraints and create a unique reading experience.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth: that fantasy can be a powerful tool for increasing stakes and tension in storytelling, rather than diminishing them. This is because fantasy allows authors to create entirely new worlds and rules, thereby amplifying the sense of danger and urgency, which in turn raises the stakes for the protagonist and the reader.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen facing a creative block or wanting to inject new excitement into a project, try experimenting with unconventional genre-bending or world-building techniques, embracing the freedom to create a new and thrilling narrative. By doing so, you can break the shackles of conventional thinking and create a more immersive experience for your audience.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3825488,"I think 'The Time Traveler's Wife' is one of the most brilliantly marketed books I have ever seen.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3825484,"I read 'The Hobbit' only when I was an adult. 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Having built a reputation for his action-packed, genre-bending fiction, Reilly may have been reflecting on the expectations of readers who had grown accustomed to his unique blend of adventure and science fiction.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Reilly's quote seems to be about catering to fan expectations or avoiding alienating one's audience. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more profound theme: the tension between creative authenticity and marketability. By acknowledging that some readers no longer want his books if they don't deliver on their signature style, Reilly is highlighting the delicate balance between artistic integrity and commercial viability.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset as a modern professional or creative, consider embracing the \"outrageousness\" of your unique strengths while still being attuned to the needs and expectations of your audience. Instead of trying to water down your vision to appeal to the masses, focus on cultivating a loyal following by consistently delivering work that honors your core artistic voice.",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3825478,"Zoos have always fascinated me. What child hasn't wondered what would happen if all the animals escaped from the zoo? 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You know, I've got toys on the shelves, and I've got the cars.",{"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},3825461,"I write about all manner of things: a guy fighting aliens in the New York State Library, Antarctica, Inca civilization in Peru, the Great Pyramid at Giza, and people often ask me, where do I get these ideas from? They come from reading widely, watching a lot of documentaries, and increasingly ,as I was able to, travelling around the world.",{"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},1,5,10]