Speculative Fiction Quotes

• One of my central approaches to writing speculative fiction is to take an absurd situation, which we presently feel is normal, and then push it to an even further absurdity. It's only in this light that we can see the reflection of the disturbing state of our present-day affairs.

  Alexander Weinstein

  Writing, Reflection, Light

  Source: www.raintaxi.com

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• I wrote speculative fiction because I loved to read it, and thought I could do better than some of the people who were getting published.

  Fred Saberhagen

  People, Fiction

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• Speculative fiction encompasses that which we could actually do. Sci-fi is that which we're probably not going to see.

  Margaret Atwood

  Fiction, Sci Fi

  "Margaret Atwood, Speculative Fiction's Apocalyptic Optimist". Interview with Scott Thill, www.wired.com. October 20, 2009.

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• Speculative fiction is where my heart lies. It's what I read growing up, and it's what I read as an adult.

  Patrick Rothfuss

  Growing Up, Lying, Heart

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• If you write thrillers or mysteries or horror fiction or quote-unquote speculative fiction, men might read you, and the 'Times' might notice you.

  Jennifer Weiner

  Writing, Men, Fiction

  "Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Weiner Speak Out On Franzen Feud: HuffPost Exclusive". Interview with Jason Pinter, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 26, 2010.

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