We like what we like, we want what we want, and nobody needs to give us permission to feel that way!

We are set for a repeat performance, … For this race we are flying the Stockton Dodge colors on our 08 Dodge and we want to put their banner right in Victory Lane.

Didn’t Chains tell you about the Golden Theological Principle?””The what?””The single congruent aspect of every known religion. The one shared, universal assumption about the human condition.””What is it?””He said that life boils down to standing...

Actually, we have a lot of traditions for that. You’ll find out

Am I making myself clear, Orrin? I don’t regret how I’ve lived these past few years. I move where I will. I set no appointments. I guard no borders. What landbound king has the freedom...

It was raining when Amarelle Parathis went out just after sunset to find a drink, and there was strange magic in the rain. It came down in pale lavenders and coppers and reds, soft lines...

Familiarity has a way of filing the sharp edges off our feelings for other people. You’ll see.

he explains. There was a lot of rubber on the track from the IRL practice and it began to sprinkle just as I went out. However, I knew we had a great Dodge and figured...

Quit being so hard on yourself. We are what we are; we love what we love. We don’t need to justify it to anyone… not even to ourselves.

Well, in Shades’ Hill you may be able to eat cold bacon and dirt pies off one another’s asses for all your old master cares. But now you’re a Gentleman Bastard, emphasis on the Gentleman....

I think piracy is a bit like drinking. You want to stay out all night doing it, you pay the price the next day.

A troupe learns to play like we all learn to screw, stumbling and jostling until everything’s finally in the right place.

I’m not beholden to the confirmation of your prejudices; to be perfectly frank, the prospect of confining the female characters in my story to placid, helpless secondary places in the narrative is so goddamn boring...

If you want to write a negative review, don’t tickle me gently with your aesthetic displeasure about my work. Unleash the goddamn Kraken.”[on Twitter, July 17, 2012]

I can’t quite remember a race like this, … It all started out fine. Our Mr. Gas Dodge was strong and we were making headway, in fact, by Lap 69 we were in the lead....

Advice,” Doña Vorchenza chuckled. “Advice. The years play a sort of alchemical trick, transmuting one’s mutterings to a state of respectability. Give advice at forty and you’re a nag. Give it at seventy and you’re...

To us — richer and cleverer than everyone else!

Sweat, scalded meat, puke, blood, smoke and a dozen kinds of bad ale and wine: the bouquet of civilized nightlife

My name’s Jean Tannen, and I’m the ambush.

I have only two wishes,” said Jean. “The first is for strong coffee, and the second is for stronger coffee.

I thought we were celebrating being richer and cleverer than everyone else!

Douglas County Speedway has been pretty good to us in the past,

… It’s perfect! Locke would appreciate it.””Bug,” Calo said, “Locke is our brother and our love for him knows no bounds. But the four most fatal words in the Therin language are ‘Locke would appreciate...

When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.

Sophara scrawled orders on a slate and handed it to one of the libationarians, whose encyclopedic knowledge of the contents and locations of all the bottles kept the bar running.

womens’ issues.” Likewise, in fantasy, the imprimatur of a dude somehow makes stuff like romance, relationship drama, introspection, and adorable animal companions magically not girly after all.In a sense, we male fantasists are allowed to...

[With both qualifying and racing taking place on Saturday, racers will have an open practice on Friday.] Being able to run on Friday really helps, … It gives us time to make sure everything is...

Yes,” said Locke.”Yes, Master Ibelius. I’m going to put that fucker in the dirt as deeply as any man who’s ever been murdered, ever since the world began.

[Pulling into the pits the crew began working feverishly to install a new transmission.] We only had a 33 point lead coming into this round, … so we knew we had to get back in...

It’ll never happen.

Only prisoners were ever granted easy passage into a prison.

To live the life the gods have given you, you must clutch wisely, then run. Run like the houds of hell on a sinner’s scent!

I keep asking myself,” whispered Sabetha, giving Locke’s arm a squeeze, “ARE we smarter than that woman’s chicken?””At the moment, it’s an open question,” said Locke.

[Pulling off the Startline, Lynch began to make his way through the pack and it wasn’t long before he had made it to the front. Taking over the lead on Lap 67, Lynch was flying...

Jean grinned down at her, and she handed him something in a small silk bag.’What’s this?”Lock of my hair, ‘ she said. ‘Meant to give it to you days ago, but we got busy with...

My guys did an outstanding job, … They really had to work hard and while it looked like luck was totally against us, we actually came out gaining eight points which puts us in the...

Gods, I love this place,” Locke said, drumming his fingers against his thighs. “Sometimes I think this whole city was put here simply because the gods must adore crime. Pickpockets rob the common folk, merchants...

Endure for another day, Mister Tannen, and you’ll have all the foul black misuse of water you can drink.

Gentlemen Bastards.” hissed Locke, “do not abandon one another, and we do not run when we owe vengeance.

Throwing blondes at Locke Lamora was not unlike throwing lettuce at sharks.

[With six out of 12 event completed, Lynch holds the point lead by a margin of 48 points.] We would like to extend our lead this weekend, … So far this season, we have earned...

A glass poured to air for the one who sits with us unseen; the patron and protector, the Crooked Warden, the Father of Necessary Pretexts. Thanks for deep pockets poorly guarded. Thanks for watchmen asleep...

The pressure is definitely on, … Every single point is all important and we will be going for every one we can get. We have finished in the top five in the past nine events...

For Calo, Galdo, and Bug

We don’t see the life after life as it truly is, because in our eyes it conforms to our mechanics of nature.

I’m speaking of the pursuit of excellence in all things. All things! Presence of mind and devotion to craft. A great artist has these. A great chef. A great master of tea. There’s powerful kung...

Crooked Warden, I will fear no darkness for the night is yours,” muttered Locke, pointing the first two fingers of his left hand into the darkness. The Dagger of the Thirteenth, a thief’s gesture against...

[With transmission repairs completed, Lynch pulled back on the track.] We were 17 laps down when we went out and once again were running fine, … But obviously there was still a dark cloud over...

What do you think of the old boy?” said Jean.”He’s got a strangely sunny view of ten years of defeat”, said Locke, “but if I get killed in the next six weeks, I want him...

A win this weekend would be awesome, … It would take a little of the pressure off the last round. From everything I have learned, Thunder Hill is a great facility, one that has good...