Mel Odom
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Mel Odom is an American novelist and science fiction writer who works in English and whose books span the genres that have defined his career.
Born in California in 1957, Odom went on to study at the University of Oklahoma, a step that preceded his development as a professional writer. He has produced fiction across multiple genres, with science fiction forming a notable part of his output.
The Library of Congress catalogues his work under the authorized heading "Odom, Mel," a marker of the body of published writing he has built as a United States citizen working in English.
Quotes by Mel Odom
Idly, Wick wondered if he should feel insulted. Then he decided there really wasn’t any room for considering an insult with all the fear running rampant in his mind. Maybe he was quiet on the outside, but he knew he was running around screaming inside his thoughts.
Sarcasm, as it turned out – even when it was instinctive and quick – cut into the time one had to manufacture one’s escape.
One of the frustrations of having a mind trained to think and consider possibilities was that it couldn’t simply be stopped once engaged.
One of the frustrations of having a mind trained to think and consider possibilities was that it couldn't simply be stopped once engaged.
I think we're experiencing a resurgence of fantasy-type conventions in general because people want to get out around kindred spirits. Cons are a great place to meet people you've been tweeting and FB'ing with, and since you've had an online relationship with them, it's not like meeting for the first time.
I had a blast writing the Ranger in 'The Great Dinosaur Rush' for the Moonstone collection. The story turned out to be twice as long as it was supposed to be, but I was having fun. I even showed the Ranger in his 'old prospector' disguise, and I had some nice exchanges between the Ranger and Tonto.
The Lone Ranger is going to be one of those iconic characters that never rides off into the sunset. We need heroes like him - an underdog who fights the good fight, doesn't kill, and has some serious mojo when the chips are down.
Does any Watcher ever know that he is suddenly watching the Slayer until that moment is announced to him?