Half a King is my favorite book by Joe Abercrombie so far, and that's saying something.
Patrick RothfussI have had a few gentlemen let me know they find my manly beardiness somewhat alluring. Never any ladies though.
Patrick RothfussAfter two years of sending out query letters and failing to get an agent, I made friends with an author, who was nice enough to introduce me to his agent. That got my foot in the door.
Patrick RothfussStand alone books are nice because they have everything all in one tidy little package. Neverwhere was awesome because you get action, adventure, character development, the exploration of a strange world, PLUS resolution of all the problems and mysteries at the end. No lines no waiting. That's very satisfying. Multi-volume stories are satisfying too, just in a different way.
Patrick Rothfuss