Carrie Vaughn
Carrie Vaughn
Carrie Vaughnis an American writer, the author of the urban fantasy Kitty Norville series. She has published more than 60 short stories in science fiction and fantasy magazines as well as short story anthologies and internet magazines. She is one of the authors for the "Wild Cards" books...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth28 January 1973
CountryUnited States of America
dog thinking make-you-think
It doesn’t bother you that your canine brethren are being paraded around show rings like slaves?” “My canine brethren?” I said. “I don’thave any canine brethren.” “How can you say that! You’re a werewolf.” “That’s right. I’m a werewolf, not a poodle. What makes you think I have any kinship with dogs?
track historical vampire
Now, what does a vampire do with a computer? Keep track of investments? Send e-mail to other vampires as you all plot to take over the world?” “I spend a lot of time on Wikipedia making corrections to the entries of historical figures I’ve known.” I blinked at him. “Really?” “No, Kitty. That was a joke.
writing thinking epic
Why vampires? You write centuries-long family sagas—why not write historical epics without any hint of the supernatural?" "Well, that would be boring, wouldn't it?" "Yeah, God only knows what Tolstoy was thinking.
vampire world might
If vampires ever spend less time playing theatrics and living down to their stereotypes, they might actually take over the world someday
bully red buttons
He's a bully. I love bullies. They have such big, shiny red buttons to push.
sleep men clients
Apparently it was unethical for lawyers to sleep with their clients. This from a man who offered legal representation to assassins.
lines dont-change subjects
I punched to line. "Yes? What?" "Norville. It's Cormac. If you don't change the subject right now, I'm going to have to go over there and have a word with you.
arrows voice knows
Just so you know, I'm straight. Totally straight. As an arrow." Her voice held a smile. "So am I
misery interrupted
Cormac interrupted. 'Maybe I oughta shoot you both, put you both out of your misery.
jealous thinking cracks
I grinned at him. 'Jealous?' He grinned right back. 'That's a trick question. If I say yes you'll accuse me of being paranoid and unreasonable, and if I say no you'll make some defensive crack about how I don't think you're worth getting jealous over.' This is what I got for hooking up with a lawyer.
father worry taught
One inch at a time, that was how her father had taught her. You can't do anything but worry about the few inches right in front of you.
mind states periods
1980's: not a time period but a state of mind.
underestimate ability superpower
Don't underestimate her ability to talk, it's her superpower.
adult authors focused series younger
What's interesting to me is how many vampire/urban fantasy authors are writing young adult series as well, often set in the same world as their adult books, but focused on a younger audience.