Man plans. God laughs.

There is a certain fate to the universe and a certain randomness.

No characters in 'Stay Close,' including the leads, are black and white. I want them to be grey. I think that makes for a much more interesting reading experience, something that will stay with you a little bit longer.

Tragedy is a hell of a teacher. It's much too strict, but it's a hell of a teacher.

Hope can be the most wonderful thing in the world or it can crush your heart like an eggshell.

I would rather raise certain topics and maybe let you ruminate on them. I'm not big on answering them.

Sure, on a larger scale, it was healthy to have people out there you cared about more than yourself. She knew that. But then there was the abject fear you would lose it. They say possessions own you. Not so. Loved ones own you. You are forever held hostage once you care so much.