“The library is what keeps us a step ahead of the apes.” ~Dana Stabenow American author of science fiction, mystery/crime fiction, suspense/thriller, and historical adventure novels Dana Stabenow was born on this day in 1952.

“The library is what keeps us a step ahead of the apes.” ~Dana Stabenow American author of science fiction, mystery/crime fiction, suspense/thriller, and historical adventure novels Dana Stabenow was born on this day in 1952.
“Nature’s music is never over; her silences are pauses, not conclusions.” ~Mary Webb English romance novelist and poet Mary Webb was born on this day in 1881.
“Writing is always a restorative process. It’s like paddling a kayak. When you’re writing, you can’t do anything else. You’re in the space you’re in. So, in that way, it’s enormously centering and restorative.” ~Tabitha King American author Tabitha King was born on this day in 1949.
“I think it’s time that we have a women’s show about the West. The concentration has been on the men and the Indians.” ~Louis L’Amour American novelist and short story writer Louis L’Amour was born on this day in 1908.
“At the same time, I think books create a sort of network in the reader’s mind, with one book reinforcing another. Some books form relationships. Other books stand in opposition. No two writers or readers have the same pattern of interaction.” ~Margaret Mahy New Zealand author Margaret Mahy was born day in 1936.
“Submitting to censorship is to enter the seductive world of ‘The Giver’: the world where there are no bad words and no bad deeds. But it is also the world where choice has been taken away and reality distorted. And that is the most dangerous world of all.” ~Lois Lowry American writer Lois Lowry was … Continue reading Random Quote for March 20, 2023
“Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.” ~Edgar Cayce American clairvoyant Edgar Cayce was born on this day in 1877.
“We all need a past—that’s where our sense of identity comes from.” ~Penelope Lively British writer of fiction for both children and adults Penelope Lively was born on this day in 1933.
“Taste is so much more important than fashion.” ~Hattie Carnegie Fashion entrepreneur Hattie Carnegie was born on this day in 1886.
“My favorite thing is to go where I’ve never been.” ~Diane Arbus American photographer Diane Arbus was born on this day in 1923.
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