Heather

“The scant autumn light was blunted and cooled by clouds so dark, they seemed bruised. It silvered the windows, which were awash with rain, and made running patterns on the wall. It was like sitting in a sea cave.”
― Johanna van Veen, Blood on Her Tongue

“We discard the writings that don’t work for us and keep the ones that do.”
― T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver

“There is a crazy-wild delight that comes over you when you discover something new, something extraordinary. If you try to share that and people look at you blankly, it's crushing. But if there's someone else there to say really?! and take fire with enthusiasm alongside you - well, that will keep you going for a long time.”
― T. Kingfisher, Hemlock & Silver

“I can't help wanting to live. Like other creatures, I am hell-bent on surviving.”
― Johanna van Veen, Blood on Her Tongue