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

Expect nothing and life will be velvet.

Whomever speaks first gives up some power.

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 think one of the appeals of suspense is to safely explore our innermost fears.

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

We're all in this together - when one writer succeeds, all writers succeed. I love discovering new authors. I think we need to take care of each other and talk about craft and nurture talent.