Words are what you fight with but what you fight about is whether or not you're afraid of them.

Hate eats the hater the way ogres eat little boys.

In the 1970s and 1980s there was so little decent fiction for young people, but we're now in a golden age that shows no sign of fading. Philip Pullman, J. K. Rowling, Lemony Snicket are only three of the best known among a good number of equals.

She was widely read enough to appreciate my literary wit but not so widely read that she knew my sources. I like that in a woman.

Write something every single day, even if it's just three lines. And it doesn't matter if it's any good - just write something every day.

If swans weren't real myths'd make up.

I remain thankful to God for all his mercies.