Water is the life-giver and the death-bringer.

He who retreats lives longer.

I don't want somebody sucking up to me because they think I am going to help their career. I want them sucking up to me because they genuinely love me.

Perenelle shuddered. "You know I hate leprechauns more than almost anything.

we are nothing more than the sum of our memories and experiences

And Prometheus was flying directly toward them. William Shakespeare shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "Now, I've never been a warrior,and I know little about tactics,but shouldn't we be flying in the other direction?" They were close enough now to see the wide-eyed anpu in the nearest craft. "We will," Prometheus said. "Just as soon as the missiles explode." "Which missiles?" Shakespeare asked. "The two just behind us.

The research. It is always the best part of writing. And, of course, it is the great excuse to travel.