Weekly Quote Wednesday Alexandre Dumas and Mary Balogh

Weekly Quote Wednesday
Writing quote

“I have always had more dread of a pen, a bottle of ink, and a sheet of paper than of a sword or pistol.”
― Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo

Historical romance quote

 

“If there were no illusions, there would bo no disillusionment. But then one would have no fond memories either, with which fortify oneself against the pain of the reality.”
― Mary Balogh, No Man's Mistress

Weekly Quote Wednesday Isaac Asimov and Lynsay Sands

Weekly Quote Wednesday
Writing quote

“You must keep sending work out; you must never let a manuscript do nothing but eat its head off in a drawer. You send that work out again and again, while you're working on another one. If you have talent, you will receive some measure of success - but only if you persist.”
― Isaac Asimov

Historical romance quote

“Husband?" Averill's voice was growing shrill with worry as she asked, "Have you swooned?"
I'm a warrior, wife. Warriors do no' swoon," Kade growled, forcing away the faintness trying to lay claim to him.
Oh," she said, sounding doubtful. "It's just that your eyes were closed."
I was resting them," he snapped.
I see," she murmured, and for some reason that irritated the hell out of him.”
― Lynsay Sands, The Hellion and the Highlander 

First Page Friday - The Truth About Lord Stoneville - Sabrina Jeffries

Weekly Quote Wednesday George Gordon (Lord Byron) and Cecilia Grant

Weekly Quote Wednesday
Writing quote

“If I do not write to empty my mind, I go mad.”
― George Gordon Byron

Historical romance quote

“I've never asked you to give the least considerations to my feelings."
He could picture her holding the word with fingertips at arm's length, like a scullery maid disposing of a dead rat.”
― Cecilia Grant, A Gentleman Undone

Weekly Quote Wednesday John Green and Charlotte Featherstone

Weekly Quote Wednesday
Writing quote (this one is for the Nerdfighters among us)

“The funny thing about writing is that whether you're doing well or doing it poorly, it looks the exact same. That's actually one of the main ways that writing is different from ballet dancing.”
― John Green

Historical romance quote

 I’ll come back to you,” he whispered, not meaning to say it out loud. “And I will ravish you over breakfast, and I will never leave you alone another night of my life.”
― Charlotte Featherstone, Pride & Passion