Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick Rothfuss
Patrick James Rothfussis an American writer of epic fantasy. He is best known for his projected three-volume series The Kingkiller Chronicle...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth6 June 1973
CityMadison, WI
CountryUnited States of America
imperfect explicit translations
All explicit knowledge is translated knowledge, and all translation is imperfect.
reckless notes tenors
He had a bright, reckless tenor that was always wandering off, looking for notes in the wrong places.
home thinking ideas
She looked at me. "What? Is there something wrong with my idea?" "It's not very heroic," I said dismissively. "I was expecting something with a little more flair." "Well, I left my armor and warhorse at home," she said. "You're just upset because your big University brain couldn't think of a way, and my plan is brilliant.
together mouths pieces
Hespe's mouth went firm. She didn't scowl exactly, but it looked like she was getting all the pieces of a scowl together in one place, just in case she needed them in a hurry.
mistake dirty knives
So Stapes conducted a dinner for just the two of us, then informed me of a dozen small but important mistakes I had made. Setting down a dirty utensil was considered crude, for example. That meant it was perfectly acceptable to lick one's knife clean. In fact, if you didn't want to dirty your napkin it was the only seemly thing to do.
dad
My most popular blogs end up being the ones where I talk about being a dad.
perfect fantasy-love and-love
But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. This is rare and pure and perfect.
rooms needs pretentious
I decided to dub the room with the good chairs my lutery. Or perhaps my performatory. I would need a while to come up with something suitably pretentious.
lists really-cool
For me the really cool parts of being an author don't have anything to do with getting onto a bestseller list.
reading boys joy
I will say the most raw joy I've experienced reading has probably come from the times I've been reading with my little boys.
reading racism scary
Unfortunately, a lot of fantasy is chock full of sexism and racism. A lot of authors don't even realize they're doing it, and a lot of readers don't know they're reading it. That's what makes it so scary in some cases.
sweet rooms said
You,” I said, “are sweet music in a distant room.
study fortitude spine
You lack the requisite spine and testicular fortitude to study under me.
gentleman let-me manly
I have had a few gentlemen let me know they find my manly beardiness somewhat alluring. Never any ladies though.