Raine Rucker

“I'd hate to find out that the universe really wasn't conspiring against me. It would jerk the rug out from under my persecution complex.”
― Jim Butcher, Grave Peril

“The god touched me once, Beka. I'd soon not get his attention again.”
― Tamora Pierce, Bloodhound

“After a few minutes, Molly came partway up the short ladder to the bridge and stopped. "Do I need to ask permission to come up there or something?"

"Why would you?" I asked.

She considered. "It's what they do on Star Trek?”
― Jim Butcher, Turn Coat

“In Chicago, you can’t swing a cat without hitting an Irish pub (and angering the cat), but McAnally’s place stands out from the crowd.”
― Jim Butcher, Cold Days