“ That's a shame, said Bert, to run out of crackers before you've run out of emergency. James A. Owen
“ Your ability to shape your destiny is directly proportional to your belief that it is a matter of will and determination--however much or little that belief may be. James A. Owen
“ 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
“ I know, said Peter. Perhaps better than anyone. But you can’t stay a child forever. To choose to speak into Echo’s Well is to choose illusion. To choose to avoid the responsibilities of being an adult… James A. Owen
“ It ain't bragging if you've done it. There's nothing wrong with being proud of doing something well. In fact, if you intend to do something creative for a living, it's absolutely essential.[check for… James A. Owen
“ Kind of bloodthirsty, don't you think, Charles? said John.I'm an editor, said Charles. I have to make decisions like that all the time. James A. Owen
“ The single biggest advantage of being completely surrounded is that it gives you the opportunity to attack the enemy in any direction you choose. James A. Owen
“ That's one benefit of travelling to your own future, and making the trip part of your past. James A. Owen
“ 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 believes you were writing about theirs. James A. Owen
“ Said Jack matter-of-factly. "I'm a man. We're made to think more quickly." ...Aven swung her fist and clocked Jack square on the chin, knocking him backward into the balloon, which was still under rep… James A. Owen
“ You're a very odd man, said Bert.I get that more often than you'd think, replied Charles. James A. Owen
“ Prayers aren't for the deity...They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe. James A. Owen
“ Sometimes, it is not about guarding something of value that is important, but rather, being a valuable guard, so that when that thing comes along that needs guarding, there is no question. James A. Owen
