“When I write, I am gossiping. Writing to whisper the story, whether good or bad to my listener.”

“When I get tired of new clunky writing, I resort to old fashioned story tellers, like Wilkie Collins.”

“I go silent so I can write. When my tongue is wagging my fingers are silent.”

“If we are exhorted to play simple melodies with beauty rather than difficult ones with error, the same should be applied to writing; simple words greater effect.”

“I cook to inspire my husband to pay attention to me.”

“Never underestimate the power of good but never ignore evil lurking in the hearts of men.Rose of Life”

“Anyone who teaches me deserves my respect, honoring and attention.”