The bottom line always remains the same: What is the basic humanity of the character? How do I make them resonate with the reader?

I always wanted to fire rays out of my fingertips.

These days, it seems that if you're not already in place, you can't get there from here.

In general, shorter is better. If you can encapsulate your idea into a single captivating sentence, you're halfway home.

People who were more concerned with themselves and looking good to their readers then they were with the characters sacrificed a series for the sake of a story.

I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.

There is an ancient legend which warns that, should we ever learn our true origin, our universe will instantly be destroyed.