Barbara Hambly Quotes
Born: August 28, 1951
Barbara Hambly, a master of speculative fiction, crafts narratives that transcend genre to explore the profound depths of human resilience. Her philosophy, forged in the crucible of intricate plots and complex characters, champions the quiet strength found in maintaining focus amidst chaos. Hambly’s legacy is not merely in the worlds she builds, but in the unyielding spirit of her protagonists—ordinary people who endure extraordinary trials through sheer will and clarity of purpose. Her quotes resonate because they speak to the core of the human experience: the art of holding steady when everything around you crumbles, offering a guiding light for those navigating their own storms.
Barbara Hambly Quotes (4)
"I have a couple of dozen books on my reader: ideal for a long trip or an afternoon waiting at the medical clinic. It's flexible."
— Barbara Hambly"It'll take a while for all those strange old books that I love to show up on digital: books that aren't current bestsellers but aren't public-domain freebies, either."
— Barbara Hambly"Someone asked me the other day what it feels like to see all my 'old stuff' reappearing, at long last, in digital. And I had to smile because to me it doesn't feel like 'old stuff.'"
— Barbara Hambly"I wrote 'Time of the Dark' in 1978 and 'The Silent Tower' in 1984, so the thing that sticks out for me is how totally technology has changed. I suppose that's the great peril for real-world crossovers."
— Barbara Hambly