Fear has its uses but cowardice has none.

How could she have believed such an artificial life as the theatre was suitable?

A real scientist solves problems, not wails that they are unsolvable.

To cry was to release all sorts of ugly little pressures and tensions. Like waking out of a long, dark dream to a sun-filled day.

I think the Internet, particularly the availability of information, is great. I do a lot of correspondence on-line and have a chat line to talk to my fans as well

I don't often reread my own books, unless I am going into another in the series and need to refresh my mood when originating the concept

I have always used emotion as a writing tool. That goes back to me being on the stage