If you work around at-risk teen students, actually tell them you love them and have faith in their success. No one tells them that. No one.

When teachers doubt your potential, show them how wrong they truly are.

Our lives are filled with meeting wonderful people. Make sure those that have become a part of your life hear your words of appreciation.

Writing fulfils an insatiable drive. Finishing the story satisfies my thirst. But I must keep drinking until the story quenches a buyer.

When you get some free time, write. When you get some lazy time, plan. When you get down time, world build. When your time comes, shine!

Sometimes, all it takes is your smile (even if forced) & a domino effect of smiles happen ... infectious.

No matter what happens, you can get through this day. Inhale. Focus on the word, 'relax. Exhale. Say, 'I can do this!' And then do it.