On Muses

The fantastic Carrie Ryan asked about muses today on twitter. And I started to respond, but realized I am completely incapable of summarizing my thoughts on the matter in 140 characters. So I'll talk about it here!

Some authors credit a muse for their creativity-- not a flesh and blood person, but a sort of ethereal or spiritual entity that inspires them.

And to be very very short and sweet about it: I hate the idea of a muse.

And I don't say that to insult those who credit a muse-- but the enti...