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

The muse whispers to you when she chooses, and you can't tell her to come back later, because you quickly learn in this business that she might not come back at all.

On the other hand, I still approach each book with the same basic plan in mind - to put some people under severe stress and see how they hold up.

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

Who would you be but who you are?

I want to kick-start your imagination and let you discover the places it can take you.

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.