In fact, I think every book I've written has been inspired by a real event.

I think Baltimore suffers from nostalgia and it keeps us from being honest in talking about what really happened here. A place doesn't have to be perfect to be beloved, and I love this city and I love it better for seeing its flaws.

It's very different to have this kid that I'm truly responsible for.

She might not be as strong as everyone she met, or as fast, or even as smart. But she could bullshit with the best of them. Combine that quality with a license to carry, and a girl could more than get by in this life.

There was nothing more dangerous than people convinced of their own good intentions.

I've gotten to do a lot of stuff, traveled, worked hard at my career.

I begin each book with a challenge to myself.