I wouldn't call that an instrument of music," Ragnor observed sourly. "An instrument of torture, perhaps.

Why is it, little Shadowhunter, that your angels are so cold and without mercy? Why do they break that which will not obey them?

I keep in touch with my fans by keeping a blog online and I try to answer questions every day. I also have a twitter and a facebook. I think that social networking gives authors a unique insight in the minds of their fans and for me that is very valuable.

I'm not a man. I have no male pride for you to trick me with, and I am not interested in single combat. That is entirely a weakness of your sex, not mine. I am a woman. I will use any weapon and all weapons to get what I want.

I need a bodyguard." Simon eyed him. "Have you been watching The Bodyguard? Because I am not going to fall in love with you and carry you around in my burly arms.

Wallowing was for elephants, depressing people and depressing elephants

Knowing is better than not knowing. Every time.