Often I'll try things that just won't happen the way I'd like them to, so hearing that they're not working saves me some wear and tear the next time around.

I know you'll think this odd, but I find it strangely exhilarating not knowing what's coming next.

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

The brave man is not the one without fear but the one who does what he must despite being afraid. To succeed, you must be willing to risk total failure; you must learn this.

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

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

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