Heather

“Sensei?” she asked. “Yes?” “Why are you always leaving about halfway through a workout to give Oberon a snack?” “What? Well, he’s a good dog.” “Granted, but he’s a good dog all the time, and the only times you interrupt what you’re doing to give him a snack are during workouts.” “I reward him sometimes for using big words. And sometimes I reward him for shutting up.” Now would be a good time to shut up. Deal. “So what did he say just now?” Granuaile asked. “I’m sorry, but that’s classified information.”
― Kevin Hearne, Two Ravens and One Crow

“I find fairies with cell phones disconcerting enough. Do they really need to use text talk?”
― Kelley Armstrong, Deceptions

“There are things you must do before that peace will be granted to you. Things that you must understand, that you must integrate into yourself. People who need your help. What one needs in order to heal will always come one's way, but sometimes it can be hard to recognize it. Sometimes the most beautiful and important gifts come wrapped in pain and blood.”
― Christie Golden, Before the Storm

“Don't threaten someone unless you're certain you can carry out the threat.”
― Tamora Pierce, Shatterglass