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Even After Sword Was Published, I Was Still Only Thinking About The Next Book, Elfstones.

The Muse Whispers To You When She Chooses, And You Can't Tell Her To Come Back Later, Because You Quickly Learn In This Business That She Might Not Come Back At All.

We Forget That What Matters Begins With The Imagination.

She Has Her Gown Nicely In Place Tonight, Doesn't She? Black Velvet And Sparkles, Not A Thread Left Hanging. Clever Girl, This City. Even The Sky Is Her Friend.

On The Other Hand, I Still Approach Each Book With The Same Basic Plan In Mind - To Put Some People Under Severe Stress And See How They Hold Up.