Nicky looked down at me with a knowledge on his face that he was holding the monster in his arms. I'd have comforted him, but it would have been all lies.

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.

Sometimes the ultimate act of self-compassion is turning off your phone and looking someone in the eye.

The indwelling presence and power of the Spirit are to be sought and received by faith in God's word of promise.

In my religion all believers would stop work at sundown and have a drink together.

I really believe strongly that kids should be spared the runoff of their parents' lives and problems.

I am the living attestation of the American dream. I am the extolment of this great nation.

Homelessness is a part of our American system. There should be nothing wrong with this condition as long as the individual is not sentenced to unnecessary suffering and punishment.

Nature does nothing without purpose or uselessly.

We are all continually embarking on first drafts, in every aspect of our lives.

Everything that enlarges the sphere of human powers, that shows man he can do what he thought he could not do, is valuable.

Sometimes one must travel far to discover what is near.