I can think of plenty of writers whose work I revere and whose lives I know little about.

I can only imagine the quiet horror that people must endure when they meet me in person.

David Cristofanos debut novel captures the essence of the human spirit, and delivers a story that is simultaneously heartwarming and heartbreaking.

For writers, so much is done in isolation. It can be easy to feel detached, or to get a little lost along the way.

To do my job well, I have to be a good listener. The listening is so much more important than the talking.

The modern media environment is so overrun with bullshit and static and people trying to sell you stupid crap. It makes you want to bite yourself.

People love honesty. Honesty is medicinal, I think. It makes people feel less lonely in the world.

I'm a radio nerd. I've loved radio since I was a kid. I'm a huge Howard Stern fan.

Once I get my writing done, then I can turn my attention elsewhere - and not the other way around. The writing has to be the foundation.

I have way too much going on, as usual, but fortunately it's all good stuff. I'm not complaining.

Whatever the scientists may say, if we take the supernatural out of life, we leave only the unnatural.

The moon puts on an elegant show, different every time in shape, colour and nuance.

Smart, truly hilarious, and entirely sympathetic. Like a hot bubble bath or a holiday at the beach, you won't want it to end.

Is it a bad sign when you see the person you're dating and get the same feeling as if you just saw police lights in you're rear view mirror?

Happiness and virtue rest upon each other; the best are not only the happiest, but the happiest are usually the best.

Any damn fool can navigate the world sober. It takes a really good sailor to do it drunk.

The worst question really comes from the attitude of the asker and it usually comes in the form of "What was your inspiration for the film?"

Courage, Alexander..... Courage, Tatiana

History is the in-rushing toward what the Buddhists call the realm of the densely packed, a transformational realm where the opposites are unified.

The apparel oft proclaims the man.