A bully fights people littler and weaker than he is because he thinks it's fun.

You have an audience that is fairly well grounded in the real world. You serve them and yourself best by making everything as real as possible.

She's all over us like maggots on garbage, just because I interfered with one pickpocket yesterday.

it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove

You mortals are like fish swimming in a globe of glass. That globe is your world. You do not see beyond it.

After I recovered from 'Lioness', I wanted to write something about animals because I really like mythical creatures, especially dragons. At 12, I was one of those semi-recluses who did better with animals than people. Out of that, came the character, Daine, who could communicate with animals.

"I love you, Jonathan," she whispered. A long arm snaked around her, and he pulled her against his side. "I know," he said. "I just wanted to be sure you knew it, too."