Because we build the worlds we wouldn't mind living in. They contain scary things, problems, but also a sense of rightness that makes them alive and makes us want to live there.

Above us, outlined against the brilliant sky, dragons crowded every available perching space on the Rim. And the sun made a gold of every one of them.

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

I do outlines when I'm writing with someone, but they also need to have a certain amount of freedom

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

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

I would recommend the short story form, which is a lot harder to write since you have to be so careful with words, until there is plenty of time to doodle through a novel