“There’s blood on my mouth, and through the twisted collar of his shirt I can see a pale handprint darkening where my left hand clenched, somehow not hard enough to break skin, crush bone. My whole body shudders and he pulls me naked into his embrace. I bury my head against his shoulder and I am weeping, am laughing, am shivering in the cold capsule of air.”
Elizabeth Bear is an accomplished American science fiction and fantasy author, born on September 22, 1971. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns, earning her a dedicated fan base. more
“It's not who you are that counts - it's what your're part of.”
“Now, I don’t chase. I don’t stop anyone. Because now I know some will stay and some will leave.”
“Delwyn believed that some secrets were meant to stay in the shadows.”