"Writing is writing, and stories are stories. Perhaps the only true genres are fiction and nonfiction. And even there, who can be sure?"
"I tend not to analyse my work, though I'm frequently intrigued when other people take time to do so."
Source: Tanith Lee (2003). “Mortal Suns”, p.175, The Overlook Press
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Tanith Lee
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Tanith Lee was a British author known for her influential fantasy novels, particularly 'The Birthgrave,' which explore themes of identity and transformation.
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