I don't write fantasy; I write historical novels about an imaginary place.

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.

The world is much larger than I once dreamed, or perhaps my place in it is smaller than I once realized.

Neal had a couple of good ideas and they fit nicely, so that's the way I decided to go.

Sanity is all that stands between good and evil.

Friends can betray you, but with an old enemy, you always know where you stand.

If you're going to risk dying, there's no sense doing it wet, cold and hungry unless absolutely necessary.