“Reality is the place we need to live, but our imaginations harbor the greatest places to visit!”

“Don't ever let anyone convince you that your imagination is wrong.”

“When you are writing, you do not need to be as good as Poe, Shakespeare or Rowling. You need to be as good as you!”

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

“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.”

“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.”