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

“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.”

“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.”

“I've learned to let my characters speak and act the way they want to! I've tried to interfere but they just get angry at me and throw big rocks.”

“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?”

“Let the wicked be put to shame and lie silent in the grave.""What the hell did she just say?""I think she just threatened us with the wrath of God.”

“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.”