The rich and powerful always seem to prefer the tops of buildings. Hasn't anyone ever explained to them that higher just means you have farther to fall? -- Anita Blake

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.

Judgement of others and ourselves always comes from a place of fear. It is fear that keeps us from living authentically all that we say we value.

Only lost photographs that were never taken know what my mind speaks of when we are alone together.

I'm an un-healable positive optimist.

And when once the young heart of a maiden is stolen, The maiden herself will steal after it soon.

I don't have to run from none of these fighters. If I want to keep my defense tight and break em' down I can.

Size counts. That's all.

There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of it.

Remembered memory is much more powerful than actually having your own memory.

Men can be divided into 2 groups: one that goes ahead and achieves something, and one that comes after and criticizes.

Bette Davis in All About Eve was huge for me. Her acting was staggering.