A biography for Shannon Halehasn’t been written yet.
“...first thing is that I love you. And the second thing is that as much as I honor your former profession, I don’t think your geese care much for your betrothed and I hope they hadn’t any plans on sharing our bed.”
“Yes, we'll yell, 'Help, help us, goose girl, and bring the terrifying legion of warrior geese'.”
“I'm a terrible prince. I should put my kingdom first and everything else second, but your first. I want you by my side every second, but I know I would crumble if I lost you.”
“Reading a book is like going on a great journey. You don't know what'll happen, but something is bound to change. And for me, that change has always been good.”
“They finished laughing and caught their breaths, and looked at each other, and Ani thought Geric looked at her too long, as though he forgot he was looking, as though he did not wish to do anything else. She looked back. Her took heart took its time quieting down.”
“A castle of defense, a bastion of mightA fort where the wise teach the young to fightAn armory of weapons, sharp as hooksAre wrapped in leather and shelved as books”
“I'm not bossy - I just happen to be more capable than most everyone else.”
“I think sometimes, being silent and watching, can change a person.”
“The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page and started to read, pronouncing the words in a reverent whisper.”
“You don't need luck. You are powerful, clever, and fearless.”
“If it had been a color, it might have been green. If it had touched her ears, it might have sounded rhythmic, like the creak of a rocking chair or drone of a bee. If it had a scent, it might have been sweet and drowsy, like fresh pine on the fire.”
“Briar stood, pushing up her sleeves. 'It's about to get all nonfiction in here'.”
“I wish stories were kinder to their characters," Maddie said. "But I guess trouble is more interesting to read about.”
“Don't let the inconsequential fairy tales stand in your way! You do what makes you happy, no matter what.”