The more complex and overwhelming the threat to a protagonist, the better the opportunity for the author to create a compelling conflict and a dramatic resolution.

This is for writers yet to be published who think the uphill climb will never end. Keep believing. This is also for published writers grown jaded by the process. Remember how lucky you are.

Fear is a fire to temper courage and resolve. Use it so.

There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. There's action and suspense all the way.

I cannot imagine life without books any more than I can imagine life without breathing.

If you do not love what you do, if you are not appropriately grateful for the chance to create something magical each time you sit down at the computer or with a pencil and paper in hand, somewhere along the way your writing will betray you.

It's better to die in pursuit of your dreams than to live a life without hope.