The intricacy of plotting a thriller is akin to writing formal poetry.

You want the greatest trick for writing a novel? Here it is: imagine urgently whispering your story into one person's ear - and only one. This one visualization will clarify every word choice you make.

Memories are like water.

I prefer true over happy now.

I try not to divide plot and character. I get to know a character by what they want and fear and how those internal forces play out in their lives.

I feel too much. It's like being drummed to death from within. You know?

Love is a luxury. It's something that people are allowed to indulge in when they're not simply trying to survive and keep other people alive.