When In Doubt, Shoot The Wizard.

After I Recovered From 'lioness', I Wanted To Write Something About Animals Because I Really Like Mythical Creatures, Especially Dragons. At 12, I Was One Of Those Semi-recluses Who Did Better With Animals Than People. Out Of That, Came The Character, Daine, Who Could Communicate With Animals.

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.

Threats Are The Last Resort Of A Man With No Vocabulary.

It's Your Own Fault For Encouraging Him..., You Know. Now He Thinks He's A Human Being. Neal Of Queens Cove

Sometimes There's Nothing You Can Do. [...] Sometimes They Don't Have Enough To Fight With.