It would be so great to have someone my own age to talk to, even if it was just about books.

Anyone else feel like that? Like your life's a big act. Like you're trying to be a man when you're just a scared kid, trying to keep under control when you really want to scream, cry, or maybe hit someone. Ever feel like you're breathing underwater and you have to stop because you're gulping in too much fluid.

What happened to romance? Sappy, soppy longhand love letters.

Since I've written many of my books from a less-than-sympathetic viewpoint, I think that being able to see things from all sides is a useful talent.

I was a lawyer for about ten years. The law teaches one to see things from all different angles.

That's what true love should be like-the person should be part of your soul and you should know what they're feeling all the time.

I enjoy people who aren't afraid to say what they mean. It makes life so much easier!