48 Quotes by Lynn Flewelling

I hate being told what to do! Especially by myself!

Though you thrust a knife at my eyes, I will not flinch.

At court you must say less than you think and only speak as much of the truth as will do you good.

But is it an honest living?" Alec persisted, clinging to his last shred of resolve. "Most of those who employ me are great lords or nobles.""It sounds like a pretty dangerous line of work," Alec remarked, aware that once again Seregil had side-stepped the question."That's the spice of it, though," cried Seregil. "And you can end up rich!""Or on the end of a rope?"Seregil chuckled. "Have it your way.

Still clutching each other by the arm, they turned to watch the last stones plummet over the edge.“I don't know how many times a day I can stand to watch you almost die,” Seregil gasped.“Twice is my limit,” croaked Alec, sinking to his knees.

Cursed be the weapon that tastes the blood of a friend.

Talí." It was the only thing Seregil could think of that encompassed everything he felt right now.Alec smiled. "You called me that by accident the first time, remember?""Unthinking, perhaps, but no accident."Alec's cheeks went crimson as he declared softly, "You're my talí, too.

The real world is the fantasy writer's scrapbook. Real history, real geography, real customs and religions are all invaluable sources of guidance and inspiration.

I think the key is to give the reader characters they not only care about, but identify with, and to never take away all hope.