Only men you can count on these days are Ben and Jerry.

He's a good man," Ranger said. "And you?" "I'm better.

Make sure your main characters are likeable. They can be flawed, but your readers need to be able to root for them.

Stephanie, I'm begging you. Eat some doughnuts. I can't keep going like this." - Morelli

I met a real looker. He picked me up at the two dollar slot machines, so you know he's no cheapskate." Grandma Mazur

I stuck my tongue out at him because I was feeling exceptionall mature.

I really wouldn't classify the books as mysteries. I prefer to say that they're adventures.