When I started writing this, I found that I simply couldn't take fantasy seriously, so it became humorous, and continued from there.

Information is power. --Humfrey

Be what you are; it is better that way. --Dolph

If the fiercest conglomerate monsters had souls, with all that implied, who could condemn them as evil?

I do one Xanth novel a year, because at the moment that is all that publishers will accept; they don't want any other type of fiction from me, so Xanth pays my way.

Have a working spouse, because you won't earn a living from writing - not at first, if ever. My wife worked for years to support us.

Barbarian --A Code of Conduct honored by all true barbarian warriors, requiring excellent coordination with weapons, closeness to nature, awkwardness with women, common sense, and completion of the mission.