Ben yanked Hi sideways as spikes snapped from the wall…Once again, only Ben’s reflexes had saved him. “Please stop doing that!” Ben barked. “Please keep doing that!” Hi warbled.

You'd be naive if you think you are going to retain any control once you option a character to TV.

I hated myself for needing him at such times, for craving his strength whenever I felt upset.

Violence wounds the body and it wounds the soul. Of the predator. Of the prey. Of the mourners. Of collective humanity. It diminishes us all.

I'm not writing great literature. I'm writing commercial fiction for people to enjoy the stories and to like the characters.

I've never lost my capacity to be shocked.

Ahh! Lady Pillows. So much fluffier than mine.” He took a giant whiff. “Why does everything girlie smell so delightful?” “Because we acknowledge the importance of basic hygiene. And periodically clean our bathrooms.” “Brilliant. I should write that down. After all, it takes a village.