#shade

His magic is powerful, intoxicating. I'm a butterfly caught in his net, unable and unwilling to escape. I'm his ....... totally his". (Ana to Christian) ↗

— E.L. James

#christianity

I hate fighting with you,” he whispers. “Well, stop being such an arse.” He chuckles and the captivating sound reverberates through his chest. He tightens his hold on me. “Arse?” “Ass.” “I prefer arse.” “You should. It suits you. ↗

— E.L. James

#ana-steel #christian-grey #fifty-shades-freed #christianity

It's much easier to wear your pain on the outside... ↗

— E.L. James

#fifty-shades #pain #christianity

[on the success of Fifty Shades of Grey] "Just think how many books I could've sold if Harry had been a bit more creative with his wand. ↗

— J.K. Rowling

#humour #interview #j-k-rowling #creativity

Don't get your panties in such a twist... and give me back mine. ↗

— E.L. James

#fifty-shades #romance #giving

I also hold very strong personal convictions about censorship. I don't believe in forbidden knowledge. ↗

— Andrea Cremer

#forbidden #knowledge #nightshade #censorship

I turn to see Ansel leaning against the door frame. His eyes swept over the room. "Whoa, Hurricane Naomi strikes, leaving no survivers. ↗

— Andrea Cremer

#survival

I'm anything but fine. I feel like the sun has set and not risen for five days, Ana. I'm in perpetual night here". ↗

— E.L. James

#sun

You smell heavenly. I slept on your side of your side of the bed because your pillow smells of you. ↗

— E.L. James

#pillow #sleeping #heaven

A lot of me is very up, and you have to have light and shade. They are both important and you have to be able to balance them. You have to admit that sadness is part of you and that it enriches you. I use it in my work. ↗

— Imelda Staunton

#admit #balance #both #enriches #i