" ... books are a uniquely portable magic."
"Reading is the creative centre of a writer's life."
" ... there is a huge difference between story and plot. Story is honourable and trustworthy; plot is shifty, and best kept under house arrest."
"The leisurely luxury-liner experience of a long, absorbing novel like The Far Pavilions or A Suitable Boy has been one of the form's chief attractions since [Clarissa and the like]. I believe each story should be allowed to unfold at its own pace, and that pace is not always double time."
"The scariest moment is always just before you start."
"Having someone who believes in you makes a lot of difference."
Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
