Author Quotes

I surround myself with books when I write, thus surrounding myself with writers... only they don't critique me and then get up for coffee.

The pages of a book are given life only as they are opened

What you're going to do is apologize to Lucian. My f**k partner, my lover, my protector. And my best friend. Right now."?

There are two motives for writing a book: one, that you may save what you know, the other, that you may share what you know with the public.

Each and every decision you make, regardless of its level of intensity, is vitally important as you seek to do God’s will.

No one can command over the images of your mind but an Author can and if you won't believe on me then read my book.

I expect to think that I would rather be author of your book [The Origin of Species] than of any other on Nat. Hist. Science.[Letter to Charles Darwin 12 Dec 1859]

IGNORANCE is without gaining Knowledge & Knowledge is gained without IGNORANCE

The average author hawks their books at many events. They are vigilant promoters, waiting for a breakthrough. They do this, or else watch their novel wither away.

Your Life Determines Your Journey & Your Journey Determines Your Life

I have an idea for a new book. It's a novel about a beautiful yet sensitive author whose spirit is crushed by her domineering editor. Do you like it?

The gold of life is for those bold and brave in life.

React with how can I help you versus how can I hurt you.

Posture reflects your attitude.

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it implies the acceptance of a power greater than yourself.

It's a nice feeling, Knowing, Someone lived easier Because I was alive.

To fight discouragement, remind yourself of the basics: I can write.I have the opportunity to do so. I love what I write. Now smile and be thankful.

I hide away in my room to seeJust what stories will come to me.

A daydreamer is a writer just waiting for pen and paper.

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

When you suspect old age is catching up with you, live faster!

As a writer, my job is to change your perspective, and make you think outside the box.

If you never try, you will never know what it means to succeed.

These poems are cupsthat I pour my love into.Here, Drink!

Any teachings that fail to recognize Jesus Christ as the author of life, is absolutely antichrist.John 1:1-13.

If you work in The Dark, you MUST live in The Light.

THE 52ND is a unique entry in the YA and Paranormal genres. With a diverse cast of characters, thrilling mythology, and a potential series ahead, Dela knocks it out of the park with THE 52ND.

Passion + Purpose = Prosperity.

Anticipating God's blessings is a great way to begin a new week! When we look for the things that could go wrong, we just may find what we had been looking for.

Every story needs some sort of secret that impels it forward. Otherwise why would the reader bother to keep on turning the pages?

Each day hands me a clean sheet of paper upon which to write. Therefore, I would be wise to write without ever having the need to erase.

When writing, I uncage KAT: Keep Adding Tension. Even if I don't know where the story's going, petting the KAT keeps it purring.

What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful. And brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. And the Beatles. And me.

Rewriting is the crucible where books are born.

An author is like an incompetent bricklayer - doesn't use mortar and keeps rearranging the bricks until someone tells him to stop.

When I finally find that one willing agent, I'll have found my prize in the Cracker Jack box.

In the Presence of Love...there are Miracles...Live Love, Give Love and Miracle will follow Miracle and wonders will never cease.

I have had my say, as he wished. Now the book belongs, as he points out, to the world he claims to speak for.

My main task as an artist is to show you either what you have never seen before -- or to show you what you have seen countless times, in a way you've never seen it.

Poetry is no rocket science, a good poet writes from his heart!

Fairy tales are make believe and reality sucks, but I happen to live in both worlds.

Out of the millions who write, only very few manage to create an impact.

The first thing I ever learned in roller derby is to fall, and in the author world I believe that same rule applies.

The first step to Happiness is deciding exactly what kind of life you want. That kinda comes from experience.

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 am always positive, prosperous-minded and filled with self-confidence.

As long as one person reads the bullshit I put on paper, and likes it, i'll keep writing.

I look forward to seeing more of this author's writings. Linda Strong

If you're not writing, you're wronging.

Chances multiply when you take them.