The right circumstances sometimes happen of their own accord, slyly, without fanfare, without warning. Layman's alchemy. . . . The magic of everyday things.
Joanne HarrisSomehow the anticipation of pain can be even more troubling, more a misery than the pain itself.
Joanne HarrisHappiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or tortuous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive.
Joanne HarrisAs authors, we all expect criticism from time to time, and we all have our ways of coping with unfriendly reviews.
Joanne HarrisIn any case, fire burns; that's its nature, and you can't expect to change that. You can use it to cook your meat or to burn down your neighbor's house. And is the fire you use for cooking any different from the one you use for burning? And does that mean you should eat your supper raw?" Maddy shook her head, still puzzled. "So what you're saying is . . . I shouldn't play with fire," she said at last. Of course you should," said One-Eye gently. "But don't be surprised if the fire plays back.
Joanne Harris