I decided to post some quotes from my latest book, 3 Blades Against Darkness, a collection of action-packed fantasy tales featuring Conan, Solomon Kane, and King Kull as they battle supernatural threats, face ancient wizards, and embark on dangerous quests.
Here are some quotes from everyone's favourite Cimmerian.
Conan
"The only time a
Cimmerian is at peace is when he's at war."
\"Conan,
what do you know of the Gods?"
"That there are too many of them."
"So,
when it comes to greed and breaking the law, there isn't much of a difference
between a barbarian and a civilized man, but the civilized man needs a
barbarian to get the job done."
"...I
do not repay kindness with treachery."
"What
is the first thing you will buy? A woman?"
Conan shrugged. "Sword first, a woman second."
"Come
and die, you hellhounds!"
"I
don't know how I will die, or where. I don't think about it. I don't see any
point to it."
"Keep
that helmet on your head."
"And you keep your sword sharp."
"What
do you want of me?" Conan demanded
"I think you know."
Conan nodded. "Revenge." It was an act and motivation he fully
understood.
He
had faced wizards before, and he knew enough not to underestimate them.
In
a flash, the Cimmerian gave the Kothian a backhand blow that knocked the man
out of his chair.
(Regarding
the gods)
"I don't interfere in their business, and I trust they don't interfere in
mine."
"The
only time a barbarian is at peace is when he's at war."
"Is that an old Cimmerian expression?"
"No. I heard a crooked senator from Aquinlonia say that once."
Here
are a few quotes from my Kull stories.
Kull
"On your knees, you traitorous dogs!"
"Sometimes, I find this crown... heavy," the king said with tired sadness.
"That is because the entire nation rests upon it," said Brule.
Kull
turned to his men. "If any of you are willing to give their lives for
Valusia, if any of you would choose a brave death over a life of ignominy, or
believe that fighting beside your king is the height of nobility and honor -
then follow me!"
Finally, here are a few quotes from my Solomon Kane stories.
Solomon Kane
If evil wanted a confrontation, it would always find Solomon Kane ready.
Solomon
Kane was not a vain man, but he would not tolerate anyone challenging his
bravery.
"At
your convenience, sir!" Kane said, stolidly throwing down the glove.
"I
am sure these men are not so dishonorable as to lay a snare for me, wounded as
I am."
"The
Good Lord gave us each two legs. We walk."
So
much evil, Kane thought. The world seemed full of evil.
Solomon
Kane stood looking like the angel of death, all in black, his weapons drawn and
his eyes almost ablaze.
