Fantasy allows you bend the world and the situation to more clearly focus on the moral aspects of what's happening. In fantasy you can distill life down to the essence of your story.

I am dead. Only vengeance can restore me! Only victory can return my life to me!

Knowledge is a destination. Truth, the journey.

If the road is easy, you're likely going the wrong way.

Perception was easily accomplished, required little effort, and it never had to stand the test of reality.

I had to live this long, have the experiences I've had, to create what I do. I knew I wanted to write for years, but I had to be ready so I wouldn't blow it. The move to Maine was the final step.

We all can be only who we are, no more, no less.