Besides I'm a sucker for a pair of pretty eyes.

There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.

I love animals, always have, and it seemed natural to help the ASPCA. Animals have no voice of their own, so we have to be that voice

I am not a morning person.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

Remember your personal demons should be afraid of you, because you are their home, their food, and as you heal, their executioner.

You'd think a sociopath assassin wouldn't have a fan following but he does

Zebrowski says that if you killed someone else just hide the body, he's not starting over on the paperwork.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

My writing style is very sensual, as in sensory detail

The best lies are always at least partially true.

What happens to us are tiny matters compare to us response to any situation.

My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.

I never knew how soothing trees are-many trees and patches of open sunlight, and tree presences; it is almost like having another being.

The fan support isn't the biggest but they're very loyal and very supportive. It's a very good group of fans and I enjoy playing in front of them.

You have two choices: to control your mind or to let your mind control you.

One man's remorse is another man's reminiscence.

To be able to rely completely on the actors was a very simple process for me.

It's bliss when you give up all that stuff that separates you from other human beings. It's hard, but you break down all that stuff.

I hated Hemingway. I liked Faulkner but he was a bore.

I think that every person has many, many people inside of them. We change our personality depending on who we are talking to or what situation we are in.