The emotional tone or affect of the tale should be hot and engaged, not remote and dispassionate.
How To Write Science FictionWe ignore the emotional needs of young children at our peril.
Born for Love: Why Empathy Is Essential--and EndangeredWhen you stop being owned by your emotions you'll stop feeling vulnerable to people. ~ Remiel
The Coalition Episodes 1-4I can only assume," said Jace, "that mortal emotions amuse you because you have none of your own.
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