At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture.
Jonathan Carroll

I've never seen myself as a fantasy writer - ever.
Jonathan Carroll

Old people are often impatient, but for what?
Jonathan Carroll

I don't like to have to pan for gold when I read.
Jonathan Carroll

I feel like a cliche.
Jonathan Carroll

People are always waiting to be discovered.
Jonathan Carroll

Women are always complaining about men's fascination with breasts. But what if men were absolutely indifferent to breasts? What would women do then with these things that serve one function once or twice in a lifetime, and the rest of the time are just in the way?
Jonathan Carroll

I find you write with one person in mind. Usually for me that one person is my wife, because she's my most severe critic and understands best what I'm trying to do.
Jonathan Carroll