Kate Carlos

“So I should compose my own history, shouldn’t I? Or it will be lost forever.”
― Natalie Haynes, The Children of Jocasta

“You know,” Arleta said, “we do like you just for you. Good days and . . . less good.” Tears pricked at Doli’s eyes at the memory of very similar words she’d once spoken to Arleta on an incredibly difficult day.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons

“She loved talking to people and helping them feel good about themselves. It really was the person she wanted to be—and be able to have a bad day here and there.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Librarians & Dragons

“I guess so, but I’ve found that simplicity doesn’t necessarily equal childishness. I like to be reminded that kindness, patience, and friendship are the things that make this life enjoyable. They are what sometimes save us.” He looked out toward a cawing crow flapping its wings on a tree branch. “Everything else is mostly noise.”
― J. Penner, A Fellowship of Games & Fables