You don't need to watch out for me, Clay." But I did, Hannah. And I wanted to. I could have helped you. But when I tried, you pushed me away. I can almost hear Hannah's voice speaking my nest thought for me. "Then why didn't you try harder?

I've always loved brainstorming with other writers, and I consider having my work critiqued a part of that brainstorming.

We didn't get that chance because I was afraid. Afraid I had no chance with you.

We all know the sound a camera makes when it snaps a picture. Even some of the digitals do it for nostalgia’s sake.

I was too weak to walk. At least, I thought I was too weak. But in truth, I was too weak to try.

Because I've heard so many stories that I don't know which one is the most popular. But I do know which is the least popular. The truth.

A lot of authors see their book being banned or challenged as a badge of honor. But for me, it's nothing but frustrating and upsetting. I hear from readers that my work encouraged them to ask for help or reach out to someone about the situation they're in. When you hear stories like that on a daily basis and then hear adults call for your work to be banned, it's proof of why the stigma around these issues is so dangerous.