If there is no willingness to use force to defend civil society, it's civil society that goes away, not force.

Sometimes writers say true things about the overall nature of publicity, promotion, and the publishing industry; but alas, not always.

Just because you’re on their side doesn’t mean they’re on your side.

If you ask 20 different readers why they read, they will all be right.

I believe God put that itchy spot on our backs just exactly where we can't reach it in order to encourage us be nice to each other.

Don't use metaphors in fantasy; your readers will take them literally. Or they may take them figuratively - but if so, they'll also take your magics and transformations figuratively. Either way, you're in trouble.

I have to go make books. Sorry about that.