I am not going to change who I am. I am human and I know how to love, and be kind, and be compassionate to those who are weaker than me. Just because I have power doesn't mean I have to use it!

Yet when ancient forces stir, many things are woken.

When the dead do walk seek water's run, for this the Dead will always shun. Swift river's best or broadest lake to ward the dead and have and make. If water fails thee, fire's thy friend, if neither guards it will be thy end.

Time plays tricks between here and home," said Mogget sepulchrally, frightening the life out of the telephone operator.

I am Abhorsen..." He looked at the baby again and added, almost with a note of surprise, "Father of Sabriel

The most important thing is to be true to yourself, however you feel, and not try to feel or behave differently because you think you should, or someone has told you how you must feel. But do think about it. Unexamined feelings lead to all kinds of trouble.

A year ago, I turned the final page of The Book of the Dead. I don't feel young any more.