What was it Catelyn Stark had called them, that night at Bitterbridge? The knights of summer. And now it was autumn and they were falling like leaves.

My mother raised me to be bold. If I do not go, I will spend the rest of my life wondering what might have happened if I had." "If you do go, the rest of your life may be too short for wondering. - Asha & Rodrick

This world is twisted beyond hope, when lowborn smugglers must vouch for the honor of kings.

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

The apples stewed with prunes are excellent, except for the prunes, I won't eat prunes myself. Well, there was one time when Hobb chopped them up with chesnuts and carrots and hid them in a hen. Never trust a cook, my lord. They'll prune you when you least expect it.

When you know what a man wants you know who he is, and how to move him.

Trust is earned. Like gold.