“I truly believe the appeal of my novel ranges in readers from ages 8 to 108. I always challenge myself in my storytelling to make certain that readers of all ages can connect with my character through her journey. I promise you will fall in love with Willow Krimble if you take the journey with her.”

“If you don't care about the main character in a novel, then you probably won't care about the story either.”

“Writing is a unique art-form. You are painting a detailed image in someone's mind, and it will be different for every single reader.”

“The question isn't "is your novel good enough?" The question is: "Do you believe in it?”

“My definition of self-published:A printed work distributed by someone who believes more in sharing their story than making a fortune.”

“Never compromise your character's personality just to make a scene more exciting. Stories flow through your character, so never forget who they are.”

“Believing in others is easy. It's believing in yourself that's the real challenge.”