Guys with nice person names try to be sympathetic.

People think they own time. They have watches and clocks and digital pulses. But they are wrong. Time owns them.

She had gradually changed her name. "Jane" was too dull. Last year, she'd added a "y", becoming Jayne, which had more personality.

I get letters from readers who say that they have always hated reading, but somebody suggested one of my books, they actually finished the book and enjoyed it, and they're going on to read another book. I'm thrilled that they have figured out that reading is fun

Breakfast was only worth having when somebody else made it for you.

I decided to write short stories because they got rejected quicker.

I approach serious subjects, and I like to have the good guys win and have the parents among the good guys