Quote

All the stereotypical ‘dude’ geeky things I like are socially acceptable, and all the stereotypical ‘lady’ geeky things I like are frowned upon….

Amanda Hocking

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Amanda Hocking
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: July 12
Novelist
Writer
Rochester
Minnesota
Like
Stereotypical
Frowned
Dude
Socially
Acceptable
Lady
Upon
Things
Geeky

More quotes by Amanda Hocking

Image
I will make this world a better place, whether they like it or not. That’s the fun of being Queen.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I think I draw most inspiration from writers like Richelle Mead and filmmakers like John Hughes. They both really understand the experience of being a teenager and how insistent and intense everything feels, but they're also smart, savvy, and fun.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I still have the same friends I've had for the last 15 or 20 years.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I need to call Matt and let him know I'm okay, I said. Finn held the passenger door open while I got inside. As soon as he got in the driver's seat, I turned to him. Well? Can I call him? You really want to? Finn asked as he started the car. Yes, of course I do! Why is that so suprising?
Amanda Hocking
Image
No! If you die, I die! You asked me to spend forever with you, and I'm going to!
Amanda Hocking
Image
Fine. Whatever. I don’t. Nobody understands your pain, Mae. Because it is so unique! Nobody’s ever loved something so much they would do anything to save it, except for you, Mae. You cornered that market!
Amanda Hocking
Image
Some books and authors are best sellers, but most aren't. It may be easier to self-publish than it is to traditionally publish, but in all honesty, it's harder to be a best seller self-publishing than it is with a house.
Amanda Hocking
Image
The only consent hinge in life is that everyhin is changing. And that's a little scary, but it means that hints can't be bad or hard forever.
Amanda Hocking
Image
Tomorrow you will belong to someone else, Finn said. But tonight, you're with me
Amanda Hocking
Image
It's not my fault everybody wants me
Amanda Hocking
Image
But you're the hardest thing I've ever done, and you're also the best. So... I think that's the moral of the story here. Anything worth having is worth fighting for.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I know you’ll be a good Queen, a strong, noble leader, and that’s more than these people deserve,” she said. “But don’t give too much. You need to keep some of yourself for you. And listen to your heart.
Amanda Hocking
Image
For me to be a billion-dollar author, I need to have people buying my books at Wal-Mart.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I haven’t prepared my speech yet,” I sighed and Tove stood up. “What should I say about him?” “Well, if you plan to say anything nice, you’re going to have to lie,” Tove muttered as he walked over to his closet.
Amanda Hocking
Image
You know what would be fun? Nobody wants to play Guitar Hero. But you can play the Beatles! You loved the Beatles!
Amanda Hocking
Image
You expect me to believe that you're being held against your will? I raised a skeptical eyebrow. You're roaming around the castle freely. As are you. He turned away from me then. Not all prisons have bars. You should know that better than anyone, Princess.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I decided to go along with it. If he tried to give me the runaround, I would bolt. I didn't have time to waste on vague answers and evasive language. Matt and Rhys were captive, and Rhys couldn't even sit down.
Amanda Hocking
Image
I've taken every writing class I've had available. I took classes in high school, and I took English and writing classes in community college, but I dropped out of college. I also attended a local writing workshop two years ago.
Amanda Hocking
Image
Well,I hope you like the ring. He held it out to me, he velvet lid still closed. My mom hates it. I'm sure I'll love it,then, I said, and he laughed.
Amanda Hocking
Image
Just because we don't understand why they'd cover up something doesn't mean they aren't, Bobby said, and we both turned to look at him. Now you just sound paranoid, I said. Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you, Bobby said with an expression so serious that I couldn't help but laugh.
Amanda Hocking