There are two kinds of writers. There are architects and gardeners. The architects do blueprints before they drive the first nail. The gardeners just dig a hole and plant the seed and see what comes up.

It's different for every writer. It's not a career for anyone who needs security. It's a career for gamblers. It's a career of ups and downs.

Some allies are more dangerous than enemies.

I've written some standalone novels, but a book series allows fans in. There's much more intense involvement.

The maester smiled...Hush now, child, I'm much older than you. I can....die as I please.

The Beauty raised her eyes, the only part of her that was truly beautiful.

We will fight a battle, and then we will rest. Alive or dead, we'll rest." - Jon Snow