Contemporary fantasists all bow politely to Lord Tennyson and Papa Tolkien, then step around them to go back to the original texts for inspiration--and there are a lot of those texts. We have King Arthur and his gang in English;… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“The place had enormous possibilities. He realized that at once. The stream, of course, was perfect for sailing toy boats, for skipping stones, and, in the event of failing inspiration, for falling into. Several of the trees appeared to have… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
I have an unconscious burglar living in my mind: If I read something, it's mine. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“I could insist that somebody take me to her so I can obey her orders." "I think you might choke on that one, Zakath,"… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Salmissra was alone and unguarded. The palace eunuchs were sworn to protect her, but evidently a eunuch's oath doesn't mean all that much to… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
...I know that in your heart you miss all those wonderful moments you spent with my father --watching him gnaw on the furniture, listening… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
Someday I’d like to see something rise up out of the earth –just for the sake of variety. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Being afraid was not the sort of thing that endangered life or limb, but it was still an injury of sorts – and sometimes… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
I'm a storyteller, not a prophet. I'm just interested in a good story. — David Eddings Copy Share Image
You'll drive yourself crazy if you start trying to pry the meaning out of every gust of wind or rain squall. I'm not denying… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
“Your extensive travels must have been fatiguing," Zakath said in that same flat tone, "particularly for the ladies. I'll see to it that your… — David Eddings Copy Share Image
