...wizard's Fifth Rule: Mind What People Do,

Why Should I Live My Whole Life Where I Don't Want To Be. [it's A Good Point - Pretty Hard To Argue With That Sort Of Logic Really Isn't It!

It Allows You To Say Things That Sound Very Dramatic And Get Away With It. If You Had Characters In Modern Fiction Say The Same Things As They're Driving Down The Street In An Oldsmobile They'd Sound Ludicrous!

Richard," Kahlan Said, "what About Siddin? Weselan And Savidlin Will Be Worried Sick Over Him." Her Green Eyes Gazed Deep Into His. She Leaned Closer, And Whispered, "and We Have Unfinished Business In The Spirit House. I Believe There Is Still An Apple There We Have Yet To Finish." Her Arm Tightened Around His Waist, And A Little Twist Of A Smile Came To Her Lips. The Shape Of The Smile Caught His Breath In His Throat.

Once Committed To Fight, Cut. Everything Else Is Secondary. Cut. That Is Your Duty, Your Purpose, Your Hunger. There Is No Rule More Important, No Commitment That Overrides That One. Cut. Cut From The Void, Not From Bewilderment. Cut The Enemy As Quickly And Directly As Possible. Cut Decisively, Resolutely. Cut Into The Enemy’s Strength. Flow Through The Gaps In His Guard. Cut Him. Cut Him Down Utterly. Don’t Allow Him A Breath. Crush Him. Cut Him Without Mercy To The Depths Of His Spirit." -richard Rahl

I Had To Live This Long, Have The Experiences I've Had, To Create What I Do. I Knew I Wanted To Write For Years, But I Had To Be Ready So I Wouldn't Blow It. The Move To Maine Was The Final Step.