He didn't look the least bit tired. A morning person, even after no sleep at all. It was disgusting.

One of my rules is never explain. A writer is a lot like a magician, if you explain how the trick works then a lot of the magic turns mundane.

Magic, if that was the right word, often rises and falls on your own belief in your abilities. I've seen very powerful people completely crippled by self-doubt.

You take insult where none is intended, but if you will find insult where none is meant, then perhaps I should try harder to insult on purpose.

Goddess” he said. Her voice floated to us. Yes, Child.” Will I see you again?” Just her voice now, young and old at the same time. “In the face of every woman you meet

Morals aren't just for when it's easy, Anita. They aren't morals if you throw them aside every time it's convenient.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.