If you want truth you should begin by giving it.

Paradoxically, in fantasy for young people I was able to express my own deepest feelings and attitudes more than I had ever done in writing for adults.

Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost.

-"He loved her...It was noble of him. It was beautiful." -"It was stupid.

It was 1943. The U.S. had already entered World War II, so I decided to join the army.

Keep out of this," Lucian said. "I'm not smiting anybody." "You're showing mercy." Catch-a-Tick nodded. "That's heroic, too. But not as good as smiting.

I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded.