Altruism accrues little benefit to those lying cold in the gutter.

I'm a huge fan of Cabernet and Bordeaux, and am passionate about Pinot Noir and Burgundies.

Writing is hard work; its also the best job Ive ever had.

A hero is someone who simply got too frightened to use his good sense and run away, then somehow lived through it all.

Life is problems. Living is solving problems.

You would do well to know, Marcus, that irritating a better swordsman than yourself is a good way to end up dead.

In the end, my reasons for moving down the timeline and introducing a new cast have more to do with keeping myself entertained, on the assumption that if I get bored, my readers are going to be even more bored.