The problem is this: in order to make money- lots of money- we don't need flawless literary masterpieces. What we need is mediocre rubbish, trash suitable for mass consumption. More and more, bigger and bigger blockbusters of less and less significance. What counts is the paper we sell, not the words that are printed on it.

Stealing from one author is plagiarism; from many authors, research.

No one who writes a good book is really dead.

Reading is an intelligent way of not having to think.

never trust a Troglotroll

Wednesdays were the best thing about Atlantis. The middle of the week was a traditional holiday there. Everyone stopped work and celebrated the fact that half the week was over.

Im as good as dead, but they haven't buried me yet.