Richard Denney

“I didn't even notice that my shoes were full of mud by the time I reached the rocky shore. There was ragged yellow police tape tied to some branches, dancing in the wind. It was as if the tape was waving, welcoming me back to place where I would have died.”

“cherish your creative spark, because there's no one else who can light it back up for you when it burns out.”

“The great thing about writing fiction is that you can do whatever the fuck you want, go as far as you are willing to go, and laugh at the people who take it seriously.”

“A book series is never truly over. The story lives on, even when the final page has been turned.”

“Authors do not choose a story to write, the story chooses us.”

“Books have a way of finding their way into our lives, usually, right when we need them the most.”

“I'm not trying to please anyone. I'm just trying to write a damn book.”

“I believe that everyone should have a dream and believe in it. Make it real, bring it to life. You'll never regret trying. Trying is what strengthens your heart and delivers courage. Once you believe in yourself, nothing can stop you.”

“I pity the people who don't like to read, because then they spend their whole lives stuck in this one world and dont get to discover any others.”

“At least Harry Potter knew the who fuck he was dealing with.”

“I think you’ve forgotten that this place holds a lot more than justbetraying Hobgoblins. Call upon the spirits, summon fairies, raise thedead! My brother, you have the power to do so--now get off of your buttand use it!”

“I love you, Lance." He rattles the frame of the window and reaches out at me. I guess that's his way of saying "I love you too.".”

“Ive wanted to be with Lance Tanner since the sixth grade, but that was so not going to happen since he's a zombie now.”

“I'm falling for you, but I can't do this if your still hung up on a dead guy...you can still love him and love me, but you won't let yourself, Becca.”