Richelle Mead, Author Of Urban Fantasy Books

Richelle Mead

Tulipshare - Scorpio Richelle Mead is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy books for both adults and teens. Originally from Michigan, Richelle now lives in Seattle, Washington where she works on her three series full-time: Georgina Kincaid, Dark Swan, and Vampire Academy.

A life-long reader, Richelle has always loved mythology and folklore. When she can actually tear herself away from books (either reading or writing them), she enjoys bad reality TV, traveling, trying interesting cocktails, and shopping for dresses. She's a self-professed coffee addict and has a passion for all things wacky and humorous.

Quotes

1.
“You can't force love, I realized. It's there or it isn't. If it's not there, you've got to be able to admit it. If it is there, you've got to do whatever it takes to protect the ones you love.” 
― Richelle Mead, Frostbite

2.
“I’d said it before and meant it: Alive or undead, the love of my life was a badass.” 
― Richelle Mead, Blood Promise

3.
“Do you think I'm pretty?
I think you're beautiful
Beautiful?
You are so beautiful, it hurts sometimes.” 
― Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy

4.
“Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies.” 
― Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy

5.
“Ah, my daughter,ʺ he said. ʺEighteen, and already youʹve been accused of murder, aided felons, and acquired a death count higher than most guardians will ever see.ʺ He paused. ʺI couldnʹt be prouder.” 
― Richelle Mead, Last Sacrifice

6.
“Did you see that dress?” "I saw the dress.” "Did you like it?” He didn't answer. I took that as a yes. "Am I going to endanger my reputation if I wear it to the dance?” When he spoke, I could barely hear him. "You'll endanger the school.” I smiled and fell asleep.” 
― Richelle Mead, Vampire Academy

7.
“You will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can.” 
― Richelle Mead, Shadow Kiss

8.
“I know how devastated you must be to miss me, but leave a message, and I'll try to ease your agony” 
― Richelle Mead, Blood Promise

9.
“What's up?" I asked.
You tell me," he said. "You were the one about ready to start making out with Adrian."
It was an experiment," I said. "It was part of my therapy."
What the hell kind of therapy are you in?” 

― Richelle Mead, Shadow Kiss

10.
“There's nothing worse than waiting and not knowing what'll happen to you. Your own imagination can be crueler than any captor.” 
― Richelle Mead, Frostbite