Mother didn't understand that children aren't frightened by stories; that their lives are full of far more frightening things than those contained in fairy tales.

Always remember, with a strong enough will, even the weak can wield great power.

All true readers have a book, a moment when real life is never going to be able to compete with fiction again.

A true friend is a light in the dark. Viven

She says there are stories everywhere and that people who wait for the right one to come along before setting pen to paper end up with very empty pages.

But in my humble opinion, a house needs a good party once in a while; remind folks it exists.

A way of looking at you that told you she was listening, that she understood all you were saying, and all you weren't.