“The only failed book is the one that was never written, out of fear-of-failure.”

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

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

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

“If you're writing a story and YOU can't wait to see how it all pans out, then you are doing something right.”

“Reading is a way to escape the real world. Writing is a way to create a new one.”

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