S.L. Rowland > Quotes

“It’s easy to forget that we’re all just trying to make it through the day sometimes.”
― S.L. Rowland, Curses & Cocktails

“He knelt next to Snort and caressed the direpig behind the ears. “Are you going to be a brave girl for me?” She oinked in response and her tail stuck straight up. “Good girl.”
― S.L. Rowland, Sword & Thistle

“The cat was a mischief-maker with a penchant for knocking things over,”
― S.L. Rowland, Curses & Cocktails

“I take it you’ve never spent time around a cat. They’re all assholes.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“Luck. Almost as whimsical as the gods.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“Endings are a reward in themselves. Only then can you look back on the journey.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“The unexpected is what gives life its flavor.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“There may be a beer for every occasion, but there is a wine for every mood.”
― S.L. Rowland, Curses & Cocktails

“He has the charm and charisma of a burning orphanage.”
― S.L. Rowland, Sentenced to Troll

“Woe unto anyone who tries to come between a halfling and the simple pleasures in life.”
― S.L. Rowland, The Halfling's Harvest

“Just because you’re starting the next chapter of your life doesn’t mean you have to forget what shaped you.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“I continue to chop like a lumberjack on cocaine,”
― S.L. Rowland, Sentenced to Troll

“Obviously, I know nothing of the north or the blood mages. Or the Guard for that matter. You’ve lived that life, and I’m sorry I was so insensitive. I should be asking questions, not making assumptions.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“He cradled Kallum’s cheeks in shaking palms and pulled the man toward him. When their lips touched, the warmth pushed back the dread of what awaited. Rhoren pressed his forehead to Kallum’s and closed his eyes. “I don’t know what I can do, but I have to try.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“The cat sat there, unfazed, licking his giant paw.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“That’s just life. We all have our struggles, and all we can do is face the ones that stand before us.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“Based on the reaction of the bartender in Hollowton”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“Mountains were more than rock and ruin. There were clues and knowledge everywhere if one knew where to look.”
― S.L. Rowland, There Be Dragons Here

“It might not be common, but I like to think that if you pay fair wages and treat your employees with respect, then maybe they won’t be tempted to open a bar with the first umbral elf that walks into town.”
― S.L. Rowland, Curses & Cocktails

“may not have seen them myself, but I do not doubt their existence. I’ve found that all legends have some basis in truth.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“For the first time in his life, he was given a say in how his future unfolded. Whether it was the will of the gods or blind luck didn’t matter. He was exactly where he wanted to be.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“He did his best to conceal his excitement as he dressed. He enjoyed Kallum’s company, and this would be the first time the two of them had spent time together outside of the inn. It was one thing to claim friendship as Rhoren bought drinks and tipped generously, but it was quite another to seek him out on his day off.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“You think there’s more to it?” “I certainly hope not. But we don’t survive on hopes and prayers.” “Is that the official position of the Order of Clerics?”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“My past is what gave me the conviction to press onward even when the burden seemed too heavy to continue.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“You’re not good with compliments, are you?” There was a softness to the gnome’s voice.
Marigold met her eyes. “What gave it away?”
“I think you know.” Poppy chuckled. “But it’s okay, pobody’s nerfect.”
Marigold snorted. “Pobody’s nerfect. I’ve never heard that one before.”
“Some scholarly humor for you.” Poppy smiled. “We say it whenever someone makes an error or misquotes something.”
― S.L. Rowland, The Halfling's Harvest

“Jinx interrupted the conversation by swatting an errant lime off the bar. The cat looked at Rhoren before he leapt to the floor, speeding across the room and up the stairs like a demon fresh out of hell.
“Gods help us.” Rhoren frowned as he picked up the lime.
Kallum laughed. “This is going to be so much fun.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“Don’t do that.” There was an edge to his words. “I mean it, Rhoren. My life is better because you are in it.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails

“You can learn a lot about a person’s personality from the alcohol they consume, and when I design a drink, I want the person drinking it to feel like their truest self.”
― S.L. Rowland, Cursed Cocktails