People ask where writers get ideas. Take my advice. Some cool, clear night, drive to a country place where city lights don't block your view. Turn off the car lights. Get out and look up. And see our real neighborhood. (C. J. Cherryh)

People ask where writers get ideas. Take my advice. Some cool, clear night, drive to a country place where city lights don't block your view. Turn off the car lights. Get out and look up. And see our real neighborhood.

C. J. Cherryh

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