In fantasy, you have licence to pick whatever you like out of history and fantasy, and you don't have to be accurate.

I was writing fantasy as soon as I could hold a pen.

I've heard that many fine artists have to turn their 'finished' paintings to face the wall - otherwise, every time they walk past, they are tempted to pick up a brush and make small adjustments here and there.

Periodically, I return to the classics for inspiration and refreshment.

True friendship is worth more than can be measured,
a quality forever to be treasured.
True friends will staunchly stand beside each other,
as loyally brother shieldeth brother,
remaining firm in spite of war and strife,
in poverty or sickness, throughout life.
True friendship doth endure while comrades age
from boy to youth, from warrior to sage.

I support the rights of non-humans wholeheartedly with my voice, my money, my presence, my writing and any other way I can.