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
simply ya
I didn't plan to write YA - I had a story that simply wasn't working as a straight-up fantasy novel.
chasing couple hard involves months next six suspicious
I admit, I'm suspicious of any career planning that involves chasing the next 'big thing,' just because it's so hard to predict what the next big thing is going to be a couple of years - or even six months - out.
awesome carrie chick writes
I wanted to be Carrie Vaughn the awesome writer, not the chick who writes the 'Kitty' books.
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.
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
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
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.