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

I won the only duel I ever lost.

Fantasy is a genre that allows me to create anything I want. That, in turn, allows me to explore any sort of idea I'm curious about. I love it because Fantasy is a genre that asks, "What if...?" That's my favorite question.

Owls are wise. They are careful and patient. Wisdom precludes boldness. That is why owls make poor heroes.

A troublesome question? Those tend to be the only whorthwhile kind.

Character is half the reason we read. We're excited because of the plot, but we care because of the characters.

It’s not over if you’re still here,” Chronicler said. “It’s not a tragedy if you’re still alive.