Post-apocalyptic novels tell you that in the future there is some great war. I would tell you that most cops say that it's going on right now.

I loved ghost stories, creaky staircases, stormy nights. If it guaranteed nightmares I read it by flashlight, after midnight.

Life may not be perfect, at least it offered moments that were perfect enough.

You know what the difference between a cardiac surgeon and God is? God doesn't think he's a cardiac surgeon.

I like to believe my suspense novels marry the strong characters from my romance writing past, with the twisty, clever plots of my mystery writing present.

My mother would like me to start all interviews by stating that she and my father are perfectly normal. They are proud of me, and as perplexed as anyone by my novels.

I have a huge author crush on Stephen King. Have never met him. Would probably embarrass myself. But it would be worth it.