Fantasy is my genre and my home in the writing world. I consider it the biggest writing room in all literature, where there are literally no boundaries at all.
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Home is people. Not a place. If you go back there after the people are gone, then all you can see is what is not there any more.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Home is defined by the presence of loved ones rather than the physical location itself.
This quote emphasizes that the essence of 'home' lies in the relationships and connections we build with people, rather than in the physical space we inhabit. Once those meaningful connections are lost, the place can feel empty and devoid of its warmth and significance.
Themes
HomePeopleRelationshipsLoveLoss
In practice
Example use cases
During a family reunion, someone might say this quote to remind us of the importance of our loved ones.
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