Nodding, Cery strode to the door and stepped through. Though the burly guards eyes him suspiciously, Cery smiled back. Never make enemies of someone's lackeys, his father had taught him. Better still, make them like you a lot. — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
I have always been fascinated by the supernatural elements in stories, whether fairy tales, myths, film or literature. — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Inspiration comes from so many sources. Music, other fiction, the non-fiction I read, TV shows, films, news reports, people I know, stories I hear,… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
I still recommend reading travel guides as an insight to a traveller's perspective on fantasy worlds. Nearly all characters end up travelling at some… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
There's always a bit of truth in each rumour, the trouble is finding out which bit. - Tayend — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
“Achati chuckled. "You may be surprised. Some might come in the hopes of being snatched away to a secret place ruled by exotic women.” — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Though I can’t help feeling a sudden death cheats you of something. Death is an experience of life. You only get one death. I… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Mortals did not need gods to order them to kill eachother. They were quite capable of finding reasons to do so themselves. — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
“Ranel had said that the murderer wore a ring with a red gemstone. Looking at Akkarin's hands, she was almost disappointed to see they… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Cery: So, Hem, tell me why I shouldn't see how many holes I need to make before you start leaking money? — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Extending his senses, Lorkin tried again to hear his mother’s surface thoughts. What he picked up seemed too out of character, however. He must… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Better to know the quick pain of truth than the ongoing pain of a long-held false hope. — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
Akkarin: I watched the first woman I loved die. I dont think I can survive losing the second. Sonea: I love you too. — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
“Suddenly she was all too aware how different she was. A woman among all these man. A natural from a humble background among rich… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
The first rule of world-building is available physics, which basically means that if you want it to feel real, it has to follow the… — Trudi Canavan Copy Share Image
