In this room we understand why this war might be fought...it's about our common belief that no one has the right to tell two creatures that they cannot love each other--no matter what their species.

Occasio praeceps, experimentum periculosum, iudicium difficile."..' Opportunity is fleeting, experiment dangerous, and judgement difficult.

Sir. My lord. Master Roydon." The young man blurted out most available titles except for "Your Majesty" and "Prince of Darkness." These were implied nonetheless.

As fast as I can tell there are only two emotions that keep the world spinning year after year...One is fear. The other is desire.

My ideas about vampires may by romantic, but your attitudes toward women need a major overhaul.

That evening, rowing on the quiet river as sunset turned to dusk, I saw an occasional smoky smudge on the towpath, always slightly ahead of me, like a dark star guiding me home.

It is a blessing as well as a burden to love so much that you can hurt so badly when love is gone.