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Patricia A. McKillip is an American fantasy author known for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her works often blend mythology, folklore, and fantasy elements, which have won her a dedicated following.

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“The moon grew full, then slowly pared itself down until it shriveled into a ghostly boat riding above the roiling dark. Then it fell out of the sky. They climbed into it, left land behind, and floated out to sea.”

Left Dark Behinds Sea Sky Land Grew Moon Boat Riding

Book:Song for the Basilisk

Source: Song for the Basilisk

“She is our moon. Our tidal pull. She is the rich deep beneath the sea, the buried treasure, the expression in the owl's eye, the perfume in the wild rose. She is what the water says when it moves.”

Eye Moving Water Rich Sea Expression Moon Rose Treasure Buried Perfume Owl Buried Treasure Wild Roses

Book:Solstice Wood

Source: Solstice Wood

“Love and anger are like land and sea: They meet at many different places.”

Different Sea Land Different Place Land And Sea

Book:The Changeling Sea

Source: The Changeling Sea

About the Author

Born: February 29, 1948
Known for: Author
Quotes: 58

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The Forgotten Beasts of EldRelated source material

Alphabet Of ThornRelated source material

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