Max is short for General Maximus Decimus Meridius.

It's your destiny to be here, Dana.""Oh really. How nice. Is it Brandon's destiny to be here too?""Yep.

Tonight let's slay some dragons.

Brandon tilted his head back and closed his eyes. Unbelievable. He had his name. God had given it. Just like Reece said he would.

Never stop feeling the amazement of partaking in one of the most incredible journeys you will ever walk, the walk of life. " ~ Roy Hale

It is not right to exult over slain men.

Nothing will train you to write better as a writer, than working on your next book.

The poor old Duke [of Wellington]! What shall I say of him? To be sure he was born in Ireland, but being born in a stable does not make a man a horse.

My music is very personal. I've created it in solitude. I face a white wall and beller. I like that sound - the expression of loneliness. That's what it's all about.

If I could read while I was driving, showering, socializing or sleeping, I would do it.

Novels definitely come more naturally to me. When I write short stories, it's always a fight against it expanding.

Super excited about things I'm going to do; never excited about things I'm actually doing.

Almighty Father, please stop making jerks. Amen...Break!