I've never lost my capacity to be shocked.

If you want to be an anthropologist, you need to study physical anthropology specialized in bones. If you want to be a forensic chemist, get a degree in chemistry. Do you want to do DNA work? Get a degree in microbiology. And do well. Study hard and go to graduate school.

What gives my books authenticity is that I actually do what it is I'm writing about. I think the fact that I am in the autopsy room, I go to the crime scene and I do work in the lab gives my books this flavor that otherwise they wouldn't have.

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.

We did just leave an insane asylum,” Hi agreed. “For all we know, Chance spend his nights dancing naked with sock puppets, plotting to invade Canada.

She wanted to feel safe. Untouchable in her home. The ultimate female fantasy.