Once upon a time wasn't as long ago as it used to be.

Readers respond to every genre intensely, if it's a genre that appeals to them. Again, who can say why anyone enjoys horror and dark fantasy? If I can't answer the question for myself, I wouldn't dream of trying to answer it for others

A crowd is an elemental thing. A word, a glance, and a crowd becomes a mob.

the pain of that first lost was still raw. You could deal with it, endure it, but never escape it.

No 'Good evening, Jean-Claude, how are you doing?' Just down to business. How terribly rude,ma petite ." - Jean-Claude

When you dance with the devil, it might as well be a devil who can give you your own corner of hell to rule.

My characters surprise me constantly. My characters are like my friends - I can give them advice, but they don't have to take it. If your characters are real, then they surprise you, just like real people