Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierceis an American writer of fantasy fiction for teenagers, known best for stories featuring young heroines. She made a name for herself with her first book series, The Song of the Lioness, which followed the main character Alanna through the trials and triumphs of training as a knight. Many of her books have feminist themes...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth13 December 1953
CountryUnited States of America
answers stolen goods
Would I serve you or (Prince) Jon stolen goods? he asked. "No, don't answer me.
stupid insane wells
Oh! I'm stupid as well as insane.
drama passion thinking
You aren't a bit romantic, are you?" he asked, amused. She sat back and stared at him. She was beginning to think that Neal required a keeper. He seemed to have the craziest ideas. "Romance? Isn't that love stuff?" She asked finally. "It's more than just love. It's color, and-and fire. You don't want things magnificent and filled with-with grandeur," he said, trying to make her understand. "You know, drama. Importance. Transcendent Passion." "I just want to be a knight," Kel retorted, putting her used tableware on her tray. "Eat your vegetables. They're good for you.
together-again able steps
If her rump were any stiffer, she'd break it every time she rides', I thought to Pounce. 'If she fell on the steps, they would never be able to put her together again', he replied.
morning cat pleasant
A cat understands how to be pleasant in the morning. He doesn't talk.
queens thinking faults
it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove
scary scared without-you
Scary with you is better than scary without you
heart men people
Oakbridge did his work with dramatics and prophecies that all would go horribly awry. Having dealt with him over midwinter, Kel wondered why the man hadn’t died of a heart attack. Instead he seemed to thrive on disaster and finding people seated in the wrong places.
horse cat people
Horses are calmer people. They also don't throw things at cats.
boys
You'll see. I'm as good as any boy. I'm better. - Kel
husband men want
If I have to 'catch' a man to get a husband, I don't want one.
knights what-if chivalry
What if custom is wrong? demanded the part of her that believed in the code of chivalry. A knight must set things right.
knows ifs
If I were useful, you wouldn't know it was me.
winter night brave
You are brave, kicking a chained prisoner. They must sing heroic ballads about you on winter nights!" (Alanna)