Joe Aymor

“A story in a book has its own intentions, even if unknowable to the virgin reader, who just lollops along at her own pace regardless of the author’s strategies, and gets where she will. After all, a book can be set aside for weeks, or for good. (Burned in the grate.) Alternatively, a story can be adored for centuries. But it cannot be derailed. A plot, whether abandoned by a reader or pursued rapturously, remains itself, and gets where it is headed even if nobody is looking. It is progressive and inevitable as the seasons. Winter still comes after autumn though you may have died over the summer.”
― Gregory Maguire, After Alice

“Ever since the crying incident a few of months ago, my life has altered in more ways than one.”
― Jessica Sorensen, Shattered Promises

“Don’t wish,” said Rain, “don’t start. Wishing only…”
― Gregory Maguire, Out of Oz

“His teeth gently nick at my skin and it stings a little, but feels amazingly good at the same time; like some kind of euphoric venom dancing threw my veins.”
― Jessica Sorensen, Shattered Promises