the marvelous heart of every great science fiction or fantasy story
2nd February 2017 | for Creatives | magic/mystery of creating/art, sci-fi, fantasy, storytelling, David Gerrold |
"The sense of wonder is the marvelous heart of every great science fiction or fantasy story. It comes from the surprise of discovery. It comes from the recognition of the magic within. Most of all, it comes from the realization—the acknowledgment—of something new in the universe."
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