“I like to read and write because it is the ONLY thing that takes my mind off of the real world and my spinning worries. It is a time I can be free of anxiety, worry, and stress. When my life gets hectic I HAVE to read and write or I'll drown.”

“The voices in my head wouldn't shut up, so I let them write their story.”

“Bring on the controversy. I write real life. It's harsh and sometimes gritty, but it's real. Why should we tip toe around that?”

“I need you to do something. It's dangerous.""Yeah, because I am feeling really safe behind my tiny tree.”

“Ending a series is a difficult one .......where should a story that you have followed for so long end? When do you step away from the characters and let the readers decide their fate from there? When they can stand on their own is my only answer for that.”

“Oh, you know Andy. He wouldn't feel sorry for himself if he got his hand cut off. He told me it could have been worse." Andy's favorite line: it can always get worse.”

“What's cheaper than a gallon of gas? An ebook. Save a dollar, stay home and read!”