To cry was to release all sorts of ugly little pressures and tensions. Like waking out of a long, dark dream to a sun-filled day.

I don't often reread my own books, unless I am going into another in the series and need to refresh my mood when originating the concept

James Blish told me I had the worst case of "said bookism" (that is, using every word except said to indicate dialogue). He told me to limit the verbs to said, replied, asked, and answered and only when absolutely necessary.

How could she have believed such an artificial life as the theatre was suitable?

At age 77, I need the help of someone with more energy than I can now summon to finish a book

Drummer, beat, and piper, blowHarper, strike, and soldier, goFree the flame and sear the grassesTil the dawning Red Star passes

Mostly I'm telling people that they don't have to be victims