Writing is a solitary endeavor, but not a lonely one. When you write, your world is populated by the characters you invent and you feel those people filling your lives.

.. As far as they're conserned, I've been kind of a poor second best all my life, or I don't qualify at all compared to my brother. It's rough being around them and feeling like you never measure up." Collin

Life, a good life, a great life is about "Why not?" May we never forget it.

I think I'm very real as a person, and that comes across in my work.

Never lend your car keys to someone you gave birth to.

...there were no guarantees in life, only promises and whispers.

I've shut myself inside these walls, and I'm going to be a very lonely old lady if I'm not careful.