A Goodreads user asked Brian Staveley:

What type of Leech is the most powerful? Could you give me a few examples of leeches wells? Can Emotion Leeches use emotions not directed at them to fill their wells? Did you ever expect Emperors blades would be such a hit??

Brian Staveley Some sample wells might include: sunlight, iron, seawater, terror, granite, black bears, etc.

Much ink has been spilled among those who study leaches about the relative strength of these wells, with no firm conclusion. One thing seems clear, however -- those wells that, in their own right, have great power to affect the world (e.g. sunlight) seem to provide the most power.

And no, I had no idea what to expect when I starting writing the book! The goal was then, as it is now, to write the best story I can. After that, all you can really do as a writer is hope that it finds many happy homes...

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