Laurell K. Hamilton quotes

Laurell K. Hamilton, a renowned American author, has mastered the art of captivating readers with her extraordinary storytelling skills. With a career spanning over three decades, Hamilton has carved a niche for herself in the fantasy genre. Known primarily for her immensely popular Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter series, her works seamlessly blend elements of urban fantasy, mystery, and romance. Born in Heber Springs, Arkansas, Laurell showed a passion for writing from an early age. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in English, she embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming her love for storytelling into a thriving profession. Hamilton's unique writing style, characterized by vivid descriptions, intricately woven plots, and strong character development, has garnered a loyal fan base worldwide. Through the Anita Blake novels, Laurell K. Hamilton has earned critical acclaim and commercial success. Her protagonist, Anita Blake, stands as an iconic figure within the genre, exuding strength, intelligence, and a complex persona. Hamilton's meticulously crafted universe, imbued with supernatural creatures and intricate political dynamics, keeps readers completely engrossed. What sets Hamilton apart is her ability to explore mature themes with finesse, delving into profound insights on morality, relationships, and the human condition. Her works resonate with readers seeking escapism, yet crave substance and thought-provoking content. As an evergreen author, Laurell K. Hamilton continues to captivate readers with her enthralling tales. Whether you're a die-hard fan or someone new to her work, Hamilton's novels offer an immersive experience that blends fantasy, mystery, and romance seamlessly. Discover the magical worlds she creates and get lost in the pages of her imaginative narratives today.

You either mellow at 30, or your head explodes - take your choice.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

When sex is necessary for the plot of a book, or a character development, then I don't shy away from it. Why should I?

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I am a very linear thinker, so I write beginning to end. I write hundreds of pages per book that never make it into print.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Here's the secret to finishing that first book. Don't rewrite as you go.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Never argue with your characters; they know themselves better than you do.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I think that my vampires in general were influenced by my being allowed to watch the Hammer vampire films. Vampire Circus, also shown as Circus of Fear, was one of those movies.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Everyone spends their lives trying to balance their world between good and evil.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

One of my rules is never explain. A writer is a lot like a magician, if you explain how the trick works then a lot of the magic turns mundane.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I like conventions. I like meeting and greeting. I'm perched on that edge where I'm getting more attention than I quite know what to do with, though.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I'm not terribly fond of soapboxes.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Perfection is an unattainable goal. It isn't going to be perfect. Just get words down on paper, and when you stumble to what you think is the end of the book, you will have hundreds of pages of words that came out of your head. It may not be perfect, but it looks like a book.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I love animals, always have, and it seemed natural to help the ASPCA. Animals have no voice of their own, so we have to be that voice.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

The fey in this country keep to themselves, and are a separate nation, much like the American Indians, but with even more autonomy.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I feel that if you are blessed, or lucky enough, to be doing well, you should help others.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

If people would write exactly what I wanted to read I wouldn't feel so compelled to write myself.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I wasn't like most girls.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Some people just don't seem to understand the concept of fiction. It is fiction; it ain't true, folks.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Readers respond to every genre intensely, if it's a genre that appeals to them. Again, who can say why anyone enjoys horror and dark fantasy? If I can't answer the question for myself, I wouldn't dream of trying to answer it for others.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I try not to worry about rewriting books that worked well the first time. I'm too busy writing new books to worry about things that are already in print.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

What we prefer to read is sort of like sexual preference, you like what you like. Most of the time you have no clue why.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

If I'd been easily discouraged, I could have been a one-hit wonder.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I started off like everyone else does, slogging but having a compulsion to put words on paper. I didn't write or read horror or fantasy, other than children's fantasy, until I was in my teens.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I'm more influenced by my own interests than anyone else's. Writers have to entertain themselves, or they can't entertain anyone else.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I want a kiss to be so believable it give the reader shivers.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

Two things I do well in books are sex and violence, but I don't want gratuitous sex or violence. The sex and violence are only as graphic as need be. And never included unless it furthers the plot or character development.

- Laurell K. Hamilton

I cannot say how strongly I object to people using other people's writing as research. Research is non-fiction, especially for horror, fantasy, science fiction. Do not take your research from other people's fiction. Just don't.

- Laurell K. Hamilton