There's a certain nostalgia and romance in a place you left.

To persevere is always a reflection of the state of one's inner life, one's philosophy and one's perspective

You should learn to say nothing that will cause you regret. You should not say what is not in your heart - or what is only in your heart for a moment. But you know this - silence is better.

I was born in Washington State and have lived here for 42 plus years.

I have relaxed into my persona as an author, although I used to fight that.

I became paralyzed as an artist with writer's block.

At one level you're condemned to the voice you have. But within those confines, you have a certain amount of freedom to range among your possible voices.