We live in a dark time. Books are as dark as what is available to teenagers through the media every day.

We could mate. In a year our nestlings would be large enough to mob anyone we like...Should I begin to court you? Do you like grubs or ants better?...I will be here. In case you change your mind about mating.

If you aren't having fun, if you aren't anxious to find out what happens next as you write, then not only will you run out of steam on the story, but you won't be able to entertain anyone else, either.

Don't you ever get tired of asking questions?' 'Never. They're mother's milk to me.

When in doubt, shoot the wizard.

What happens to each of my female heroes, certainly, is they find something bigger than themselves that they are honored to serve. It's not giving up your family.

I bet his mother was a wyvern. -Scamp