“The heaviness of loss in her heart hadn't eased, but there was room there for humour, too.”

“So theres a freeing up that happens when I can go into that storytelling mode...It isnt about how much sense you make, it is about how compelling you are. (interview)”

“Its so the stories go that the Ginen tell. If you find a beautiful fairmaid swimming in the river, her fish tail flashing; if you follow her down into her water home with her, she will make the wat...”

“You look at science fiction and look how often it talks about being alien, being alienated about the other. Look at the number of blue people - 'Avatar,' I'm looking at you. And it is now easier to...”

“I love science fiction. There are ways in which this community kept me and my partner alive through some very, very bad years, and I will always acknowledge that.”

“I figure this current era of history is the one with the best chance of quality of life for a black, female, disabled, middle-aged, queer person who's most comfortable not fitting in. The odds stil...”

“Her wavy, shoulder-length hair was the colour of polished mahogany.”

“I was examining the perfumed, coloured candles guaranteed to bring good fortune with continued use when a lovely mocha-skinned girl came in from the back room and stood behind the counter. She wore...”

“Some of us are happy with our African hair, thank you very much. I don't want some poor Indian girl's hair. And I wish to God I could buy black hair products from black people for once. How we goin...”