Shannon Hale, on books and reading:

 

The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting.

She opened to the first page and started to read, pronouncing the words in a reverent whisper.
- Shannon Hale.

Shannon Hale, on writing:

Writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles.

- Shannon Hale.

Shannon Hale, on reading:

Life is short, so live extra lives.
Read books.
- Shannon Hale.

Shannon Hale, on words:

 

Words can fall hard like a boulder loosed from a cliff.
Words can drift unnoticed like a weed seed on a breeze.
Words can sing.
- Shannon Hale.

Shannon Hale, on writing:

 

Being a writer is a good, good thing.
- Shannon Hale.