We have more brilliant fantasy novels than brilliant fantasy movies. Movies and TV are done by committee. But with a novel, it's really just one person running the show. That allows for a clarity and unity of vision that's pretty unique, artistically.

A tree doesn't make a thunderstorm, but any fool knows where lightning's going to strike.

For me the really cool parts of being an author don't have anything to do with getting onto a bestseller list.

Humor is important for is pacing. If your whole book is just drama drama drama, it's going to wear down the reader.

Is there a connection between language and magic? Yes. Ten times yes. So much yes that it almost doesn't bear talking about. It's as pointless that arguing that the sun is hot.

Sought we the Scrivani word-work of Surthur Long-long in ledger all hope forgotten Yet fast-found for friendship fair the book-bringer Hot comes the huntress Fela, flushed with finding Breathless her breast her high blood rising To ripen the red-cheek rouge-bloom of beauty.

Old Cob tucked away his bowl of stew with the predatory efficency of a lifetime bachelor.