I cannot say how strongly I object to people using other people's writing as research. Research is non-fiction, especially for horror, fantasy, science fiction. Do not take your research from other people's fiction. Just don't.

Everyone has their weaknesses. Some people smoke. I collect stuffed penguins. If you won't tell, I won't.

Out last chance is a cat's magic sight. We are doomed.

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

Should I eat first or accuse the Master of the City of murder? Choices, choices. -Anita

I just love dealing with people whose idea of sometimes is every thousand years,” I said.

Mercy will get you killed, but sometimes it's all that makes us human.