Any writer who believes in the 'lucky creative accident' in writing is pushing elephants on roller skates up greased ramps.

Insights and perceptions pass through the mind like fleet fireflies. Lit for an instant, then gone back into the dark.

Great writers zealously learn the craft of their profession so they can release the power and the depth of their imagination and experience.

Writing is done by someone. It is not, like some mythical goddess, a skill that springs forth, full grown from the genes of inspiration.

All we can do is to prepare for a universal language that will go on changing for ever. We don’t know everything. We aren’t final. I wish we could make that statement a part of the Fundamental Law.

Gabriel smiled and his thumb grazed her cheek. She thought for a terrifying moment that he was going to kiss her

... Don't feel bad about crying. Ever.

I don't want to be famous. I like to be able to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by and observe people.

It [death] chokes you, gags you, but you have to pretend that you're doing just fine, not trembling with this fear because the end is close.

There's a lot of different kinds of success. I'm so dedicated to the making of the art that the rest of my life atrophies, unfortunately.

You really have to be some kind of a creep for a dog to reject you.

I love a smart girl and a girl who loves her family!

There is no place more delightful than home.

What is now reason was formerly impulse or instinct.