“Fiction is a vehicle to escapism. But fantasy, in my opinion, is escapism in its most vibrant and enchanting form.”

“A wolf's eye reveals the strongest, most trustworthy and loyal sort; then why are we so afraid if they posess the qualities we most desire.”

“The torments of my mind and the source of my hell now fit into a prescribed form. They had always had a name.”

“You're a spelling bee champ, aren't you, White Fang? How do you spell, 'If I don't learn to speak to my betters with more respect, I'm going to get my face smashed in'?"Tom laughed, unable to resist. "That one's easy. It's K-A-R-L.”

“Those are some of the most powerful people in the world, and you swamped them in sewage! If you had real friends, they'd have told you that you're an idiot for even thinking about doing that!"Tom bristled, indignant. "My friends do tell me I'm an idiot. All the time!”

“It's not what you're not sure of that gets you: It's when you just know it's okay, and you don't check.”

“The problem with most genre fantasy is that it's not nearly fantastic enough. It's escapist, but it can't escape.”