A world in which elves exist and magic works offers greater opportunities to digress and explore.

I have learned to do more with less, so you don't see the big books anymore.

I would also argue that there is a good chance that an outline will help you stave off any onslaught of writer's block. Let me advise you right up front that I am not a big believer in writer's block. I think writer's block is God's way of telling you one of two things - that you failed to think your material through sufficiently before you started writing, or that you need a day or two off with your family and friends.

THE NAME OF THE WIND marks the debut of a writer we would all do well to watch. Patrick Rothfuss has real talent, and his tale of Kvothe is deep and intricate and wondrous.

A cat never discusses his business with humans, not even Princesses. A cat never explains and never apologizes. A cat never alibis. You must accept a cat as it is and for what it is and not expect more than the pleasure of its company.

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

Faith, Princess," the Prism Cat repeated. "It is a highly underrated weapon against the dark things in this world.