No. But then the American Government--whatever branch--has never really grasped the concept of tribal identity.

Lust has less logic than love, sometimes, but it's easier to fight.

I'd killed him in the end, but revenge only makes things all better in the movies. In real life, once the villain is dead the trauma lives on inside the victims.

I always treated writing as a profession, never as a hobby. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.

If you’re alive, don’t move, if you’re dead, don’t worry about it.

People are supposed to fear the unknown, but ignorance is bliss when knowledge is so damn frightening.

The ratman froze, staring at me. "Why are you laughing?" His voice held just a hint of unease. Good. I was hoping that the vampires would come for me soon and save me. You've got to admit that's funny.