The Spear in the Other’s heart is the spear in your own: you are he.

But even in your world it’s a byword. Men will fight bravely and be heroes, but for last-ditch defense against any odds… get a Mother.

She tried to walk softly and wished the trees wouldn't stare at her so.

Those who don't know the mistakes of the past won't be able to enjoy it when they make them again in the future.

What I try to do for my readers is to pass on some of the things that I found out about being thirteen after doing it for forty years.

A little science. A little magic. A little chicken soup.

Something always happens. You still have to promise stuff anyway. If you have to work to make the promises true... it's like a spell. You have to say the words every time you want the results.