Quotes from Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

If the worst comes to pass, these can be … discarded.

Excuse me." The cold voice behind us made me cringe for reasons that had nothing to do with falcons or Rei's abdication. Danica turned with a smile, and I struggled to do the same. Despite how well the recent months had gone, Nacola Shardae still refused to believe that a serpiente man could possibly be the right mate for her only daughter. Because of that, she hated me as only a mother could.

Nacola Shardae, damn her feathers, was a true queen. In that single little speech, she managed to hit every vulnerability and fear Danica and I had regarding this child.

When I was fourteen, I was one of those kids who wore all black because it matched everything. Seriously.

I work during the days and have night classes on Wednesday and Thursday and live with my partner, who is in school during the days and works Wednesday through Saturday nights. Monday and Tuesday are therefore our nights, and we both get our work out of the way so we can actually spend time together.

I ask for trust. It is a lot, I know; it isn't easy to give. But it is all I ask.

Sacrifice of live, sacrifice for love. Fate is gentle and harsh; she gives and she takes.

Only love can break a heart into so many pieces. -Risika(In The Forest Of The Night)

In 2006, when I had come very close to calling my agent and telling him I needed to take a break, NaNoWriMo was where I found my inspiration again.

I have swung on a flying trapeze, explored a glacier, and been hit in the face by a shark's tail while scuba diving. I like to throw myself fully into projects and adventures, which is probably how I managed to publish a book in the first place.

The truth is, I like to engage with life fully. Given an opportunity to do something I don't often get a chance to do, I feel the need to try it, even if I suspect I'll make a fool out of myself.

Honestly, I get character ideas from the most inane places. Sometimes a song will give me an idea. Sometimes I will just hear a snippet of conversation that ends up having nothing to do with the book that emerges.

My mom was really of the belief that, as long as you were reading anything, it was okay. Just read.

Vampires were an excellent springboard. I still love them; they fascinate me.

I prefer to write about what we refer to as 'the supernatural' versus everyday life. Humans, by themselves, bore me.