If you set your story in Rome, Ireland or Sheboygan, for that matter, go there. If you’re broke, set it in the town where you live, or where you grew up. – Lynn Flewelling
I think the key is to give the reader characters they not only care about, but identify with, and to never take away all hope. – Lynn Flewelling
The real world is the fantasy writer’s scrapbook. Real history, real geography, real customs and religions are all invaluable sources of guidance and inspiration. – Lynn Flewelling
I love all of my books. They were labors of love; I was striving to create something well done, and I do feel I succeeded. – Lynn Flewelling
The move to creating stories was a natural progression for me, but the most pivotal time was probably in 6th grade: That year, a friend introduced me to the stories of Ray Bradbury, and a student teacher introduced me to creative writing. – Lynn Flewelling
It would be lovely if it was all Right vs. Wrong, Good overcomes Evil – I think most Americans, going about their daily lives, fool themselves into thinking that that’s how our little world works, but it just isn’t so. – Lynn Flewelling
I come from a very small city in a rather remote part of America, where writers simply weren’t part of the daily fabric. – Lynn Flewelling
Setting is the bedrock of your story. If you choose a real-world backdrop, be certain you get your facts straight. – Lynn Flewelling
Realism isn’t something most people associate with the fantasy genre, yet it’s an essential element of great fantasy writing. – Lynn Flewelling
When I started writing ‘Luck in the Shadows,’ I just wanted to create an adventure story. – Lynn Flewelling
