Writing simply means no dependent clauses, no dangling things, no flashbacks, and keeping the subject near the predicate. We throw in as many fresh words we can get away with. Simple, short sentences don't always work. You have to do tricks with pacing, alternate long sentences with short, to keep it vital and alive.... Virtually every page is a cliffhanger--you've got to force them to turn it."~

Cat, you ruined mom's dress!" "Honey, it was ruined when she bought it.

With your head full of brains and your shoes full of feet, you're too smart to go down any not-so-good street.

Horton, the kangaroo has sent Vlad!' Vlad? I know two Vlads. One is a cute little bunny that brings me cookies. The other is bad Vlad. Which Vlad?' Which one do you think?' Bad Vlad?' Good call.

They say I'm old-fashioned, and live in the past, but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast!

Think and wonder, wonder and think.

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.