Tamora Pierce Quote
Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male – I hesitate to say ‘man’ – or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or our monthlies?One of the new women snorted. Others snickered.Kel looked at the man, who was momentarily speechless. If I disagree with you, should I place blame on the misworkings of your manhood? Or do I refrain from so serious an insult – she made a face – far more serious, of course, than your hint that I am a whore. Because mother taught me courtesy, I only suggest that my monthlies will come long after your hair has escaped your head entirely.
Tamora Pierce
Mistresses, have you ever noticed that when we disagree with a male – I hesitate to say ‘man’ – or find ourselves in a position over males, the first comment they make is always about our reputations or our monthlies?One of the new women snorted. Others snickered.Kel looked at the man, who was momentarily speechless. If I disagree with you, should I place blame on the misworkings of your manhood? Or do I refrain from so serious an insult – she made a face – far more serious, of course, than your hint that I am a whore. Because mother taught me courtesy, I only suggest that my monthlies will come long after your hair has escaped your head entirely.
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About Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce (born December 13, 1954) is an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness (1983–1988), which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight.
Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small (1999–2002). The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature".
Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages.
Pierce won the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) of the American Library Association in 2013, citing her two quartets Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small (1999–2002). The annual award recognizes one writer and a particular body of work for "significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature".
Pierce's books have been translated into twenty languages.