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If you aren't having fun, if you aren't anxious to find out what happens next as you write, then not only will you run out of steam on the story, but you won't be able to entertain anyone else, either.

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Tamora Pierce
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: December 13
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Daja: He and Rosethorn work together? They hate each other. Lark: I didn't say they liked it. - Daja and Lark referring to Rosethorn and Crane's cooperation on finding the cures for new diseases
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It's always better to attack than to defend, Coram had told her when they talked about fencing late at night. Always. Ye don't win with defense--ye only hold the other feller off, or wear him down. Attack and have done with it!
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Why does he speak of them that way? The crow-man wanted to know. They are humans, just like he is. I don't think he sees them as just like him. Ally explained. He is foolish then, said Nawat. There are more raka than Bronaus.
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I will tell the stork-man.
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These mages, Kol asked, a wicked glint in his eye, what kind of fees will they charge? Will I get a two-for-one discount, since they're twins?
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She would have kissed him, if she kissed stupid men.
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We could mate. In a year our nestlings would be large enough to mob anyone we like...Should I begin to court you? Do you like grubs or ants better?...I will be here. In case you change your mind about mating.
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Books are still the main yardstick by which I measure true wealth.
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I'm not so fond of people myself, Evvy, but I took my vows for a reason. There are two classes of people in the world, the destroyers and the builders. I want to build, not destroy. You need to ask yourself who you're going to be.
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Sometimes there's nothing you can do. [...] Sometimes they don't have enough to fight with.
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Why, I’m just as true and honest as dirt. And I’m even more charming than dirt.
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Anyone who tells you they don't need to rewrite, they're usually the ones who need it worst.
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Don't let him upset you, Niko told the four softly. He's old and he's frightened. You're as old as him, and you aren't scared of us, Briar pointed out. Niko glared at him. Thank you so much, he retorted waspishly.
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With each book, in each place, I have to keep an ongoing map as I write because otherwise I don't know where I am.
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Someday I must read this scholar Everyone. He seems to have written so much--all of it wrong.
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I come from a dysfunctional family, so my views of parents and parenting used to be highly mixed.
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it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove
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Wouldn't-- Kel began to say, but the words stuck in her mouth. She swallowed and tried again. Wouldn't it be well, not nice to flirt with somebody you don't want to fall in love with?
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My heart bleeds buttermilk. -Daine
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