Thank you, sir, but I am perfectly content being the bride of death.

Of all the weapons in the world, love is the most dangerous.

I think zombies have always been an easy metaphor for hard times. Because they're this big, faceless, brainless group of evil things that will work tirelessly to destroy you and think of nothing else.

What makes a good book and what makes a good movie are totally different things.

My sisters and I cannot spend any substantial time searching for Wickham, as we are each commanded by His Majesty to defend Hertfordshire from all enemies until such time as we are dead, rendered lame, or married.

My men have suffered greatly (from boredom), much blood has been shed (by mosquitoes), and I have swung my ax mightily (chopping firewood). Surely we have earned our place in the annals of history—for never has there been so little war in a war.

I think any period in history can be adapted into interesting fiction, as long as you approach the actual history with respect.