Because here’s the thing: No matter how much one tells stories of magical beasts or impossible worlds, in the end, it is always the world of here and now one is writing about. The better one understands that world, the more powerful the stories will be.

One man's mistake is another man's opportunity.

No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style.

True heroics must be carefully planned - and strenuously avoided.

Everybody generalizes from one example. At least, I do.

I'd rather be running the game than playing it.

I tend to close my eyes when I look at people anymore.