For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode… — Maria V. Snyder Attention Copy Share Image
“Move back,” the man on the left ordered Valek. “Or I’ll skewer your friend.” Valek considered the threat. “Do you plan to… — Maria V. Snyder Effectiveness Copy Share Image
Do you really want to know why you lost?” I asked. “Do you really have an answer?” he countered. “You need to… — Maria V. Snyder Answers Copy Share Image
Yalena: Could you always open your door? Kiki: Yes. Fence, too. Yalena Why don't you? Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints. — Maria V. Snyder Doors Copy Share Image
Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations. — Maria V. Snyder Pests Copy Share Image
Bad dreams are ghosts of our fears and worries, haunting us while we sleep. I doubt Valek is in trouble. — Maria V. Snyder Bad dream Copy Share Image
“Hasn’t stopped us before. And besides, if they wanted to kill us, we’d be dead by now and would be having an… — Maria V. Snyder After death Copy Share Image
“She put her hands on her hips and surveyed the area with a cocky smile on her face. The smirk spread when… — Maria V. Snyder Avery Copy Share Image
Anything else you want to tell me?” I asked Valek as we stopped a few feet short of the castle’s south entrance.… — Maria V. Snyder Arms Copy Share Image
...things happen that are out of your control.' Kerrick gave him a tight smile. 'You mean I'm not omnipotent?' 'You're not even… — Maria V. Snyder Happens Copy Share Image
There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best.… — Maria V. Snyder Better now Copy Share Image
“(...) I pushed his sword arm down, and stood next to Valek. Out eyes met. I understood that Valek's loyalty to the… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Generals trump Majors," Ursan said. "True, but do princes trump generals?" "I attacked him." "Ryne's not the type to hold a grudge."… — Maria V. Snyder Avry Copy Share Image
“I had to admit there was one good thing about staying in the south. Instead of being the only person with tan… — Maria V. Snyder Brown skin Copy Share Image
I know I hated magic for a reason," Janco said. "Congratulations. This is the first time you've had a VALID reason to… — Maria V. Snyder Arguing Copy Share Image
I found Esau’s field guide at the bottom of my pack. Taking a candle into the bedroom, I read his book until… — Maria V. Snyder Bedroom Copy Share Image
“Care to explain?” Ari asked. “Didn’t you see my signals?” “Yeah. But they didn’t make sense. Five into one and it’s an… — Maria V. Snyder Argument Copy Share Image
But you've slipped under my skin, invaded my blood and seized my heart. — Maria V. Snyder Blood Copy Share Image
“Of course, you didn't want our help. Now I have to go beat up some soldier just to keep my ego intact.” — Maria V. Snyder Ego Copy Share Image
“Be careful,” Zitora said. “He’s armed.” “I’m a Stormdancer! Mere metal is nothing compared with the power of a storm.” Kade made… — Maria V. Snyder Humor Copy Share Image
“I found a few springs of rosemary and returned. Ignoring the collective sigh when I appeared, I stripped off the leaves and… — Maria V. Snyder Herbs and spices Copy Share Image
Ursan flourished the knife, threatening me. "Talk, or I'll start cutting off body parts." "Yours? Or mine?" I kept my voice steady… — Maria V. Snyder Body Copy Share Image
