Jacqueline Patricks > Quotes

“The secret to a long and loving marriage is to choose, everyday, to be married.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“Why use profanity in real life and writing? Because sometimes 'darn it' just doesn't cut it.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“Was this love in its purest form, unrequited yet all-consuming and unselfish?”
― Jacqueline Patricks, Dreams of the Queen

“Civilization is held together by duct tape and spit, and I'm worried about the duct tape.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“Feral beauty tangled up and over every surface. Enormous vines and flourishing blooms swathed the area creating a shadowy, organic cathedral. A faint whiff of perfume breezed to her, like jasmine, but sweeter, more delicate—if jasmine could be more delicate without losing its scent entirely. The buzzing of alien insects reminded her of the sticky, summer days of her childhood in the South, and cicadas filled her memory with their incessant mating calls. Here, however, the insects grew louder as it grew darker. It seemed even they understood the dangers of daylight.”
― Jacqueline Patricks, Dreams of the Queen

“Many things become clearer with the perspective of maturity gained.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“One cannot lead well until one learns to follow well.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“His fingers wrapped around the smooth metal handle, and he eased the knife from its sweat-patinaed leather sheath and weaved the blade skillfully through the air. While it didn't have the impression of a Fae-forged blade, he did feel something alive within the mortal steel as if the old blade had drunk deeply of blood and continued to thirst.”
― Jacqueline Patricks, Fairytale Apocalypse

“Art is a journey of excellence not a goal of perfection.”
― Jacqueline Patricks

“He settled into his ergonomically designed, yet inexpensive, chair and logged into his computer. He could do this. Just turn the computer on, shut brain down, and commence typing until fingers fell off. - Captain Lewis”
― Jacqueline Patricks, Nightmares of the Queen

“She is such a blade—-beautiful, powerful, and deadly to her enemies-—as well as her bond-mate due to her fatal flaw. The questions are—How deep is her flaw and can it be healed? After all, a mortal is not a mearcair blade to be discarded if forged improperly. (Kagan Donmall regarding Tessa Montgomery)”
― Jacqueline Patricks, Fairytale Apocalypse

“I've met people I didn't like. I've met people who've used words in ways I didn't like. I've never met a word I didn't like.”
― Jacqueline Patricks