But we were all young once. It passes, like innocence and a sense of fair play. The only thing left in the end is a good instinct for survival.

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.

I remembered learning from my favorite professor at Belmont to “surround yourself with people who are better than you, ” and I was now living that mantra.

The world is quite right. It does not have to be consistent.

It is better to make friends than adversaries of a conquered race.

The main thing is to not cut yourself and bleed to death in the tub.

Soft rock music isn’t rock, and it ain’t music. It’s just soft.

Christmas it too large to be tucked away in the toe of a child's stocking.

Highway One, Antarctica is a wonderful debut by a writer with razor-sharp insights to the human condition. Justin Herrmann is a voice I hope to hear more from, and soon. Excellent collection.

Race is a part of every conversation in America, whether you know it or not.

It's a pitch you can extend your career with because it's less taxing on your body. It's like dog years, but in reverse. I feel like I'm 27 or 26 in knuckleball years!

God is with me. Jesus is near. The Spirit is greater than my fear.