All of us are like locks. No matter how strong the bolt, there’s always a key out there that opens it.

The stress of grad school can drive anyone temporarily mad.

The science of psychotherapy is knowing what to say, the art is knowing when to say it. (36)

Whatever fame a novelist my attain, it's always kind of an anonymous one. I can go anywhere, and no one knows who I am.

Each novel is harder than its predecessor because I must work harder at not repeating myself. However, I enjoy the challenge. This is the greatest job in the world.

The characters emerge from my rather twisted mind. That's another enjoyable part of the job making stuff up.

40 Words for Sorrow is brilliant-one of the finest crime novels I've ever read. Giles Blunt writes with uncommon grace, style and compassion and he plots like a demon. This book has it all-unforgettable characters, beautiful language, throat-constricting suspense.