I'm very fond of the Talent series, and also the Crystal Singer trio.

Fear has its uses but cowardice has none.

People have freaked out when I tell them that my dragons are scientifically based... what else can you call a genetically engineered life form?

I think writers need windows on a view to remind them that a whole world is out there, not the minutiae with which they might be dealing on a close scale

Of course, an exhausting day at sail lines and nets left little energy to expend on running or laughing. Perhaps that was why her parents couldn't appreciate her music - it wouldn't appear to be hard work to them. Menolly shook her hands, letting them flap from her wrists. They ached and trembled from the constricted movements and tension of an hour of intensive playing. No, her parents would never understand that playing musical instruments could be as hard work as sailing or fishing.

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

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