Fantasy has had some problems with being too repetitive, in my opinion. I try to read what other people are doing - and say, 'How can I add to this rather than just recycle it? How can I stand on Tolkien's shoulders rather than stand tied to his kneecaps?

How do you do that?” Mennis asked, frowning. “What?” “Smile so much.” “Oh, I’m just a happy person.

Once one becomes a man, he can and must make his own decisions. But I do offer warning. Even a good thing can become destructive if taken to excess.

I will protect those who cannot protect themselves.

It's not imitating anything; it has become a better version of itself.

When men fought, they connected. You became brothers as you traded blows.

What is belief - what is faith - if you don't continue it after failure?