...ending a book with a sequel in such a way that the reader still has faith in the characters and in the writer. That's finesse.

I've learned to let my characters speak and act the way they want to! I've tried to interfere but they just get angry at me and throw big rocks.

What's cheaper than a gallon of gas? An ebook. Save a dollar, stay home and read!

It's about quality, not quantity. It's about the memories, the bond, the love. It's about the heart.

The voices in my head wouldn't shut up, so I let them write their story.

I wish I could read my books over for the first time to see what you guys see.

Bring on the controversy. I write real life. It's harsh and sometimes gritty, but it's real. Why should we tip toe around that?

For writers, handing a manuscript off to an editor is like walking into a parole hearing. You’ve done the time but wonder if it’s going to satisfy the judge.

In America we have gone way beyond sustenance. Eating is an activity. 'Why don’t we get lunch, and then we’ll grab some pizza.

There is a big difference betweenbeing self-ist and being selfish—putting yourself first doesn’t meanyou have to put everyone else last.

The thought of a happiness that comes from outside the person, brings him sadness. But the recognition in the value of one's will and the freedom granted by its uplifting, brings great joy.

Whatever solidarity I have established with other writers individually, it is usually organized around books. We connected as readers, as it were, not writers.

The two things I use the most are the MacBook Air and my iPhone. Those are my two most-used gadgets that are dented, scratched and smashed.

Now, I'm not the only language designer with irrationalities. You can think of some languages to go with some of these things.

You don't have to be old in America to say of a world you lived in: 'that world is gone.'

Whenever I was asked what I wanted my first impulse was to answer "Nothing." The thought went through my mind that it didn't make any difference, that nothing was going to make me happy.

Christianity has ever been the enemy of human love.

I wasn't a person who was longing forever to have a baby; the desire came up suddenly.