I don't differentiate in the way that the genre creators want differentiation to be made. I feel that I have never written children's or YA stories particularly.

The story is always better than your ability to write it.

What I write, if you have to label it, is crossover, and I think that much of the stuff that is called children's or YA is in fact crossover and is equally valid for anyone who likes to read fantasy.

Sometimes it is better not to know. Sometimes when you do know you just fold up.

Mathin said: "It is best to take your opponent's sash. The kysin mark each blow dealt, but to cut off the other rider's sash is best. This you will do." "Oh," said Harry. "You may, if you wish, unhorse him first," Mathin added as an afterthought. "Thanks," said Harry.

With the knowledge of her aloneness came a rush of self-declaration: “I will not be nothing.”

Yes, I am letting my own experience color my answer, which is what experience is for.