But we're going to smile and pretend we're fine with the dorky birth mas gifts because people do not get that they can't mush a birthday into Christmas.

— P.C. Cast

Change can be weird or even queer. But change has to happen for things to grow--for us to grow. And change isn't so bad when you're not in it alone.

— P.C. Cast

Check it out-this is a copy of a painting of a Greek High Priestess named Calliope. It says she was also the Poet Laureate after Sappho. Doesn't she look exactly like Cher?' Wow, that's insane. She does look just like young Cher,' Erin said. Yeah, before she started wearing those white wigs. What the hell's up with that?' Shawnee said. Damien gave the Twins a look. 'There is nothing wrong with Cher. Absolutely. Nothing.' Uh-oh,' Shawnee said. Stepped on a gay nerve,' Erin agreed.

— P.C. Cast

Damien has died and gone straight to gay boy heaven,' Shawnee said...

— P.C. Cast

Darius held Stark back from launching himself at Defeat, and Juanita spoke quickly into the rising tension. 'Defeat, I think we can all agree that there are many unanswered questions about the tragedy that occurred on our island today. Stark, we also understand the passion and rage you feel at the loss of your Priestess. It is a hard blow for a Warrior to-'Juanita's wisdom was cut off by the sound of Aretha Franklin belting out the chorus from "Respect," which was coming from the little Coach purse Aphrodite had slung over her shoulder. Oopsie, um, sorry 'bout that.' Aphrodite frantically unzipped her purse and dug for her iPhone.

— P.C. Cast

Daughter, that's life: messy, confusing, heartbreaking, but wonderful. All any of us can do is to try to be your best, and to learn from our mistakes, as well as our victories

— P.C. Cast

Don't fuck with an English major. They keep lots of useless crap trapped in their heads. Once in a while they let some of it out, and it bites you square on the ass.

— P.C. Cast

Easy. Easy

— P.C. Cast

Ewe," Jack said, and then giggled. "Yeah, and a Paris Hilton doll that had an optional brain." Aphrodite raised her brow at him. "Don't go all crazy. There are some things even Paris Hilton can't buy.

— P.C. Cast

Give me strength, not to be better than my enemies, but to defeat my greatest enemy, the doubts within myself. Give me strength for a straight back and clear eyes, so when life fades, as the setting sun, my spirit may come to you without shame.

— P.C. Cast