Illusion is sometimes all that keeps us sane." - Anita

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.

One is said to be enlightened with the Right Knowledge when his conduct is appropriate in any situation.

Cautionary tales were fantastic in the '70s.

I don't like defining myself. I just am.

I do feel very American. I think it's something I'm proud of and proud to be by chance born here. Honestly, that's something I think about.

There are no inferior types of fiction, only inferior practitioners of them.

You have to be very brave and very entrepreneurial - you have to dare to create your own brand.

I think that for him, I'd risk everything.” ~ Taylor

We are educating people out of their creative capacities.

In the area of macroeconomic policies, I think we'll see more centralization, like in the budgetary sphere.

When God's hand is on thy back, let thy hand be on thy mouth, for though the affliction be sharp it shall be but short.