Some women just aren’t cut out to be mothers, and unfortunately it had taken Susanna three kids to realize she was one of them.

It wasn't until I was in my teens that I started admiring writers as inspirations for my own work, and my earliest influences there were Stephen King, Marion Zimmer Bradley and Richard Adams.

The rottweiler stood his ground and waited for me to take the next step in the dance of ritualized intimidation. Instead, I leaped at him. Screw ritual. Now was not the time to stand on ceremony.

when times are tough, the weak bail and the tough get creative.

Murder? You mean he's dead?" "No. He's resting comfortably," I said. "People always sleep best with their heads at a ninety-degree angle. He looks comfortable, doesn't he?" (Paige & Elena)

I understand that I may make mistakes with characters who don't share my own background, but I commit to doing my best.

I love you. I'm not sure if it's the way you want me to. I think it might be. But I know that I love you. I absolutely love you.