“If there is no willingness to use force to defend civil society, it's civil society that goes away, not force.” IfsUseForceWillingnessCivil Society Author:Teresa Nielsen Hayden
“Don't use metaphors in fantasy; your readers will take them literally. Or they may take them figuratively - but if so, they'll also take your magics and transformations figuratively. Either way, you're in trouble.” IfsWayWritingMayUseFantasyTroubleMagicReaderTransformationMetaphorUsing Me Author:Teresa Nielsen Hayden