It feels like we're in a Harry Potter book talking about He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

He will not let you come barging in to his world like the proverbial bull in the china shop.

In chains and darkness, wherefore should I stay, And mourn in prison, while I keep the key.

Most hatred is based on fear, one way or another.

You walk like a duck with a wet diaper on.'' Anita Blake Vampire Hunter

By 17, I was submitting to publications and collecting my first rejection slips.

Sometimes it would be nice not to have to do my best. Sometimes it would just be nice not to have a crisis to deal with. - Anita Blake