Pain is a gift. Humanity, without pain, would know neither fear nor pity.

Too much mystery is merely an annoyance. Too much adventure is exhausting. And a little terror goes a long way.

Southerners have many fine qualities, charm and civility among them, and a sense of the tragic.

Duty doesn't need to call; it only needs to whisper. And if you heed the call, no matter what happens, you have no need for regret." Odd Thomas

If something in your writing gives support to people in their lives, that’s more than just entertainment-w hich is what we writers all struggle to do, to touch people.

The hard rain nailed the night to the city.

Home is the first refuge from - and last defense against - the disappointments and the terrors of life.