Historical fiction is not history. You're blending real events and actual historical personages with characters of your own creation.

The things I do for love.

What are gods for if not to sit in judgment over men? The Many-Faced God does not weigh men's souls, however. He gives his gift to the best of men as he gives it to the worst. Elsewise the good would live forever.

The cable makers are the ones who are willing to take risks and do something original and push the envelope some.

Gods and wonders always appear, to attend the birth of kings.

Viserys sold my mother's crown, and men called him a beggar. I shall keep this one, so men will call me a queen. (Daenerys)

That little touch is not in the books, but I wish it had been in the books because it was a great addition.