Lynn Flewelling Quotes

Thou you thrust your dagger at my eye, I will not flinch.

Setting is the bedrock of your story. If you choose a real-world backdrop, be certain you get your facts straight.

The move to creating stories was a natural progression for me, but the most pivotal time was probably in 6th grade: That year, a friend introduced me to the stories of Ray Bradbury, and a student teacher introduced me to creative writing.

Realism isn’t something most people associate with the fantasy genre, yet it’s an essential element of great fantasy writing.

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

I love all of my books. They were labors of love; I was striving to create something well done, and I do feel I succeeded.

It was Alec who brought their lips together. Seregil’s first reaction was disbelief. But Alec was insistent, clumsy but determined. It lasted an instant, an eternity, that one awkward kiss, and it spoke silent volumes of bewildered honesty. The moment that followed was too fragile for words.

You always have a choice. Don’t ever imagine you don’t. Whatever you do, it’s a decision and you have to accept responsibility for it. That’s when honor becomes more than empty words.

Take what the Lightbearer sends and be thankful.

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.

I don’t want to spend a fortune on my cremation urn, but I really do want to look nice at my memorial service.

When I started writing ‘Luck in the Shadows,’ I just wanted to create an adventure story.