Live deliberately. Decide: are you the kind of person things happen to, or the kind of person who makes things happen? — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Bad things can happen, and often do--but they only take up a few pages of your story; and anyone can survive a few pages. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Never, ever, sacrifice what you want the most, for what you want the most at that moment. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“My name is Samaranth,” said the great red beast, “and all those you see around you declined my invitation, opting instead to help themselves… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Discipline, Norah. If you're going to taunt them, remember to stick out your tongue. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Our weaknesses are always evident, both to ourselves and others. But our strengths are hidden until we choose to reveal them--and that is when… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
If I can't joke about imminent death, then I might as well just resign. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“I cannot be defeated, because you are not my opponent. I cannot lose, because I am not fighting. And in the end, all I… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you. — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
Simple,' Tummeler replied.' Blueberries is one of the great forces o'good in the world.' How do you figure that?' said Charles. Well,' said Tummeler,… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“A really well-done first draft of a book bares your soul. The purpose of revision is so that everyone who reads the published version… — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“That's one benefit of travelling to your own future, and making the trip part of your past.” — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
“That's a shame," said Bert, "to run out of crackers before you've run out of emergency.” — James A. Owen Copy Share Image
