Maria Simões

“If you wish to become a storyteller, here is a hint: sell your labor, but not your mind. Give me ten hours a day scrubbing a deck, and oh the stories I could imagine. Give me ten hours adding sums, and all you’ll have me imagining at the end is a warm bed and a thought-free evening.”
― Brandon Sanderson, Tress of the Emerald Sea

“I cieli si scontrano per te, carina,” I purred. The heavens collide for you.”
― Caroline Peckham, Savage Fae

“(Fun tip: Being told “I kept you in the dark to protect you” is not only frustrating, but condescending as well. It’s a truly economical way to demean someone; if you’re looking to fit more denigration into an already busy schedule, give it a try.)”
― Brandon Sanderson, Tress of the Emerald Sea

“You’re Elise Callisto,” I breathed. “An angel of vengeance.”
― Caroline Peckham, Savage Fae