Alma T.C. Boykin > Quotes

“Vengeance is mine, sayeth the Lord’, but sometimes He subcontracts,”
― Alma T.C. Boykin, Between Flood and Flame

“This new system upgrade will integrate seamlessly with the existing programs and network,' which I think is the computer kiss-of-death.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Familiar Vows: Familiar Tales Book Fourteen

“the absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”
― Alma T.C. Boykin, A Cat At Bay

“Want to come over to the bark side? We have chainsaws.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Familiar Vows: Familiar Tales Book Fourteen

“everyone knows that only werewolves and vampires come from the Balkans. It's on the internet, and TV, so it must be true." "And the Balkans and Carpathians are absolutely identical," Lelia sighed. "I should stop being surprised by the foolishness on the internet." Arthur laughed, one side of his mouth rising into a semi-smile. "Just so. And werewolves date teenaged human girls and walk around with their shirts open." "And sorceresses wear long, loose sleeves around open flames, sir." Tay poked her in the leg. "They do," he protested. "Once." André muttered under his breath, "Yeah, like the explosives specialist named Lefty.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Judiciously Familiar: Familiar Tales Book Fifteen

“I hate drinking holidays that fall on weekends," he grumbled. "No joke. Stay off the roads, the sidewalks, and roofs might not be safe, either. If you ever wondered, do not, ever, add crème-de-menthe to beer to make it green. Never, ever,”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Familiar Sorrows: Familiar Tales Book Ten

“There’s nothing more dangerous than a corporal who says ‘I wonder what this does,’ is there?” “Only a lieutenant who says ‘based on my experience,”
― Alma T.C. Boykin, A Cat At Bay

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― Alma T. C. Boykin, Familiar Sorrows: Familiar Tales Book Ten

“The fire’s out. Lovely. Something blew up in or near the firing range and there was a fire. What nex—no, please don’t answer that, Lord. If he’d learned one thing during his time in Afghanistan, it was to never, ever tempt fate by asking foolish questions.”
― Alma T.C. Boykin, A Cat At Bay

“didn't mean she had to go around looking for problems to fix. People who did that usually ended up getting punched in the nose. Or were found floating in the ocean, face down, and everyone who knew them had alibis, witnesses, and receipts. That was, unless the busy-body got a radio call-in advice show.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Distinctly Familiar: Familiar Tales Book Six

“Hydrogen and stupidity, gentlemen, Captain FitzWarren. The two universals, found in every corner and every culture.”
― Alma T.C. Boykin, A Touch of Power

“you have youth, energy, and enthusiasm to go with your skills and cunning. I am inclined to favor underhanded, sneaky, and thorough so that I do not need to fall back on energy and enthusiasm. We shall not discuss youth.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, Eerily Familiar: Familiar Tales Book Seven

“Did the healer tell you that it didn't taste that bad?" Tarno gripped his friend's forearm. "Yes, the lying bastard. I hope a fish shits on his head.”
― Alma T. C. Boykin, White Gold of Empire: Merchant and Empire Book Six