Jonathan Evison

“I never wanted to be anything but a writer, and I never let go of it.”

“There're so many great writers out there who aren't getting the exposure they deserve.”

“Too many writers of fiction don't give the reader enough credit.”

“After 20 years of writing in basically a vacuum, I love being part of a community. I've vetted other writers' contracts for them and do publicity for free just because I like a book. Some people think of it as hubris or careerism, but I love to champion books. You can't use your whole sphere of influence just to help yourself.”

“I've been blessed with an optimistic disposition, I think.”

“I just need to believe that we're not in some form of stasis, that we can try to be whoever we want to be. We probably won't get there, but we might get a little bit closer, you know?”

“As a result of manifest destiny, we gutted our resources.”

“Maybe a theme that touches all of my work is people reinventing themselves.”

“Limited points of view let the writer dispense - and the reader gather - information from various corners of the story. It all becomes a kind of dance, with the writer guiding the reader through the various twists and turns. The challenge is keeping readers in step, while still managing to surprise.”