Just like when there's a time that a smart person knows enough is enough, there's a time when you know you've got to fight.

I'm sure there's some philosophy that says one of the best ways to deal with any of your problems is to take a deep breath and step away from them for a while, writing does this for me.

Work at your craft, write daily, and follow your dreams because dreams do come true.

I'm the same age as my tongue and a little bit older than my teeth.

It's great to create a story and then to submit it to your editor and see what her reaction is to it. It's great to have your editor tell what her suggestions and ideas for the story are. It's great to explain to your editor why her ideas and suggestions are bizarre and to ask her why is she trying to ruin my story.

Having a little pee in your pants had to be better than being dinner for some redneck.

I often tell young people that as a writer you are very powerful, that you can make absolutely anything happen.