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

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

“The person you need to please the most with your story is yourself.”

“Be open to suggestions, but don't let anyone dictate how you should tell your story. Who can possibly tell your story better than you?”

“Never let your mind talk you out of what your heart wants.”

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

“Stay focused on your goal and never let your mind cloud you with doubt - or conceit for that matter.”