Here are the contexts of a number of quotes. All but the last are from “A Tangled Web” by Mercedes Lackey, in Harvest Moon.
“They fought to keep ordinary folk from extraordinary harm.” From adventurers Leo and Brunnhilde have become protectors.
“This was a bit like being thrown into the deep ocean and told you have to reason your way to land.” Leo’s thought, as he finds himself trying to keep the Olympians from starving.
“This lot of ‘gods’ seemed to be as feckless as a lot of young squires.” Leo doesn’t think much of the Olympian gods.
“The good ones will wash their hands of you pretty quickly.” The attitude of the Fae toward the gods,
“Nothing lasts forever.” Leo to Zeus, regarding the hitherto endless summer of Olympia.
“Those who rule a land are responsible for it.” Especially when things go wrong.
“So we’re going to die, just as I should have died with everyone else, two centuries ago. “ Homecoming, by Sue Ann Bowling. This is Marna , speaking to one of her tinerals as she realizes that the life-support system of the satellite has failed. Tinerals resemble feathered monkeys with wings, can fly as juveniles but are ground-bound as adults, and after millennia of selective breeding sing in harmony with each other or with other singers.
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To other readers of this blog, Sue Ann Bowling died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. We, her family, hope to see the publication of a trilogy of novels she left. Her final quote is very poignant, given the circumstances.
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I am heartbroken. I was here earlier today, on this page. I wondered if she’d posted the quotes, or if she’d had them scheduled. Sue Ann was a brilliant person. I looked forward to her comments on my work. She helped many fellow writers…and she will be greatly missed. Thank you for letting us know.
So sorry for your loss. Sue Ann was a brilliant writer. The worlds she created were down to minute details. Incredible. So happy to hear you will be publishing her work. She did mention her concern for her work in a blog post a few weeks ago. She was greatly respected among our group and her insight will be greatly missed.
Sue Ann, you live on through your works. We will greatly miss you on Sundays. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Very sorry to hear this. Sue Ann was an integral part of Weekend Writing Warriors and she leaves a gap that nobody else can fill. Karen, my thanks to you and your family for working to publish her stories. Her legacy continues, as it should.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. I feel honored to have been able to connect with Sue Ann.
My condolences. Although I only “met” Sue Ann through WeWriWa, I looked forward to her snippets and her selfless support of all of us. She has indeed impacted so many and she will be missed.
When Sue Ann told me she liked one of my characters, I glowed for a week. When she found a problem or two in my snippets, I scrambled to fix. I respected her opinion because of the strength of her work. I will miss her.
Sue Ann, you will be greatly missed. R.I.P
My condolences, Karen. Sue Ann will be greatly missed.
I hadn’t done Weekend Warriors in a while but I always remembered Sue Ann…her comments always had such a unique voice and perspective. She was one of the staples of the meme that made it so unforgettable, and so shall she be unforgotten. RIP.
My condolences, Karen. Sue Ann will be missed. My thoughts go to you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss, Karen. I’d been away from WeWriWa for some months, so I am shocked and saddened to see this post. I too looked forward to Sue Ann’s comments. She will be greatly missed by us all.
Sorry for your loss, Karen. She will be missed.
I’m so very sorry to hear this. I respected her opinion, loved her worldbuilding and her writing, and really felt as if we were friends, even though we never met. Sending condolences and good thoughts to her family and loved ones. She will *really* be missed.
Sue Ann was brilliant in every way and I will miss her awe-inspiring imagination. meticulous worldbuilding, and blunt wisdom very much. Thank you for letting us know.
The spoken word lasts for just a breath. The written word lasts longer than life itself. Sue will never be forgotten!
My condolences on your loss. Sue was such a good writer, and always left such good comments.