The most compelling narrative, expressed in sentences with which I have no chemical reaction, or an adverse one, leaves me cold.

In New York I was always so scared of saying that I wrote fiction. It just seemed like, 'Who am I to dare to do that thing here? The epicenter of publishing and writers?' I found all that very intimidating and avoided writing as a response.

Being a writer means taking the leap from listening to saying 'Listen to me'.

She supposed that all those years of loving a person who was dishonest had taught her a few things.

Most people trusted in the future, assuming that their preferred version of it would unfold. Blindly planning for it, envisioning things that weren't the case. This was the working of the will. This was what gave the world purpose and direction. Not what was there but what was not.

One hand, five homes. A lifetime in a fist.

Relationships do not preclude issues of morality.