I always work from an outline, so I know all the of the broad events and some of the finer details before I begin writing the book.

Adventure, yeah. I guess that's what you call it when everybody comes back alive.

If only. Those must be the two saddest words in the world.

The hatched chick cannot go back to the shell, the falcon who has found the sky does not willingly sit the nest.

Harrier twisted himself sideways on his saddle to stare at him [Tiercel]. 'You had a vision,' he said flaty. Yes. No. I don't know. I...Yes. No.

Once the blinders are off, it's rather hard to go back to seeing things the way you used to.

Assume the attitude of prayer, and in time, the attitude will become prayer.

Of three things be wary- of a feather on a cat, The shepherd eating mutton, And a guardsman that is fat.

Inexperience can be overcome, ignorance can be enlightened, but prejudice will destroy you.

It's only gossip if you repeat it. Until then, it's gathering information.

I try to use all of my senses when describing a setting, and try to think of everything that would impact a character in any given scene.

It has shown me that everything is illuminated in the light of the past. It is always along the side of us...on the inside, looking out.

Humanity must need to continue because humanity is about humans and humans are nothing without humanity.

We all say and do things we regret, but it’s never to late to change, apologize and become a better person

They are from another world, another way of life that somehow has merged with our own. These worlds are kept separate for the safety of everyone." "And yet, I connect them." "You do.

When she stopped conforming to the conventional picture of femininity she finally began to enjoy being a woman.

The future influences the present just as much as the past.

White in the moon the long road lies.

It is forbidden to decry other sects; the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.

Every canvas is a journey all its own.

I am a positive person and do not allow things to get on top of me.