the most dangerous enemy is that which no one fears!

It is said that in death, all things become clear.

Well, you know, in any novel you would hope that the hero has someone to push back against, and villains - I find the most interesting villains those who do the right things for the wrong reasons, or the wrong things for the right reasons. Either one is interesting. I love the gray area between right and wrong.

Nothing is hidden that will not be made known; nothing is secret that will not come to light.

Our minds sometimes see what our hearts wish were true.

Writing an informative yet compact thriller is a lot like making maple sugar candy. You have to tap hundreds of trees - boil vats and vats of raw sap - evaporate the water - and keep boiling until you've distilled a tiny nugget that encapsulates the essence.

Telling someone about what a symbol means is like telling someone how music should make them feel.