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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

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.

Tags: bad things happen, survival, survive

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

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...

Tags: childhood, inspirational, jack, life, peter pan

About Author
James A. Owen (born November 11, 1969) is an American comic book illustrator, publisher and writer. He is known for his creator-owned comic book series Starchild and as the author of The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica novel series, that began with Here, There Be Dragons in 2006.

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

The single biggest advantage of being completely surrounded is that it gives you the opportunity to attack the enemy in any direction you choose.

Prayers aren't for the deity...They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.

James A. Owen

Prayers aren't for the deity...They're for you, to recommit yourself to what you believe.

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

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.

Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die;...

James A. Owen

Power, true power, comes from the belief in true things, and the willingness to stand behind that belief, even if the universe itself conspires to thwart your plans. Chaos may settle; flames may die;...

My name is Samaranth, said the great red beast, and all those you see around you declined my invitation, opting instead to help themselves to the treasure. So, Sons of Adam, choose. Will you drink wit...

James A. Owen

My name is Samaranth, said the great red beast, and all those you see around you declined my invitation, opting instead to help themselves to the treasure. So, Sons of Adam, choose. Will you drink wit...

That's one benefit of travelling to your own future, and making the trip part of your past.

James A. Owen

That's one benefit of travelling to your own future, and making the trip part of your past.

Tags: decisions, future, lessons, past, philosophy, time

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

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...

Tags: attitude, gender

If everything in the past has value, then there’s no reason for regret, ever.

James A. Owen

If everything in the past has value, then there’s no reason for regret, ever.

The Cavelries hear and their short and furrie

James A. Owen

The Cavelries hear and their short and furrie

I think the idea of simply enduring to the end is a terrible philosophy and an awful way to live one's life. How you spend your days is how you live your life, and if you're spending them enduring any...

James A. Owen

I think the idea of simply enduring to the end is a terrible philosophy and an awful way to live one's life. How you spend your days is how you live your life, and if you're spending them enduring any...

Tags: joy, life

That isn't a desperate act. That's a PLAN.

James A. Owen

That isn't a desperate act. That's a PLAN.

Don't ascribe to evil what can be attributed to well-intentioned stupidity.

James A. Owen

Don't ascribe to evil what can be attributed to well-intentioned stupidity.

Tags: intentions

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

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.

Tags: believe, believing in yourself, determination, determined

All stories are true. But some of them never happened.

James A. Owen

All stories are true. But some of them never happened.

Tags: perspective, stories

Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it... but those who remember the future can plan ahead for the weather.

James A. Owen

Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it... but those who remember the future can plan ahead for the weather.

You're a very odd man, said Bert.I get that more often than you'd think, replied Charles.

James A. Owen

You're a very odd man, said Bert.I get that more often than you'd think, replied Charles.

Tags: sanity

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

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.

Tags: editor, humor

Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you.

James A. Owen

Always, always ask for what you want. Because the Universe might surprise you — and give it to you.