Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer.

And in this moment, I realize one reason it's so great to have a best friend is sometimes, like right now, Cal and I are thinking the very same thing.

When I was young, I was very shy and quiet, because we moved all the time. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved every two years.

If you're gonna fret, fret over something you can change. Then stop fretting and do something about it.

Some people are just afraid of what's different. It doesn't mean different is bad. It just means different is different.

I'm amazed how the tiniest moments grow into books.

A dog pours a pitcher of love into the lonesome spots of your life.