When I started, I was pretty sure I was going to be writing some goofy little wizard novels that might make me some part-time money and would hopefully lead to something I could do better.

Fear is bred from ignorance. So knowledge is a weapon against it, and reason is the tool of knowledge.

There's always, always a choice. My options might really, truly suck, but that doesn't mean there isn't a choice.

If I was on the road to Hell, at least I was going in style.

Whenever it gets too dark, think of the good things you have, the good times you've had. It will help. I promise.

I'm dealing with a lot of scary things. I think you have to react to them. And you either laugh at them or you go insane.

Love is another kind of power, which shouldn't surprise you. Magic comes from emotions, among other things.