Lloyd Alexander Quotes

Lloyd Alexander — American Writer born on January 30, 1924, died on May 17, 2007

Lloyd Chudley Alexander was a widely influential American author of more than forty books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. His most famous work is The Chronicles of Prydain, a series of five high fantasy novels whose conclusion, The High King, was awarded the 1969 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature. He won U.S. National Book Awards in 1971 and 1982... (wikipedia)

I decided that adventure was the best way to learn about writing.

We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself.

All that writers can do is keep trying to say what is deepest in their hearts.

King Arthur was one of my heroes - I played with a trash can lid for a knightly shield and my uncle's cane for the sword Excalibur.

My parents were horrified when I told them I wanted to be an author.