Writing is a solitary occupation, and one of its hazards is loneliness. But an advantage of loneliness is privacy, autonomy and freedom.

Near the point of impact, time acelerates to the speed of light.

Like most people, I can be very easily hurt.

All that matters in life is forging deep ties of love and family and friends. Writing and reading come later.

You need so much energy and encouragement to write that if someone says something negative, some of that energy goes.

That's how a thing starts out real then ends up just an idea.

I was brought up to be sympathetic toward others.