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There's a famous tension between Green Lantern and Green Arrow in the comic books. Those guys have always been friends. They started off as not on the same page, and then they quickly became best friends. -- Geoff Johns
In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really delve into the minutia of an alternate society and its politics; a large cast of characters to love and hate. -- N. K. Jemisin
In all my novels, a sense of place - not just geographic but social - is a critical element. I have always been drawn to the novels of Edith Wharton, among others, where social dynamics are crucial. Wharton's class consciousness fascinates me, and some of the tension in my books stems from that. -- Susan Wiggs
If pornography releases sexual tension, why don't we send recipe books to the starving? -- Andrea Dworkin
The books [and games] that give us the most pleasure combine uncertainty and satisfaction, tension and release. -- Peter Turchi

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