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

Mothers hold close, fathers let go. Maybe that’s the way of the world.

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

Whomever speaks first gives up some power.

I'm not the most detailed writer. I have a tendency to be more action-oriented vs. descriptive.

Expect nothing and life will be velvet.

All I've really ever done is write since I was 17, so I don't know anything about anything. For me to do a novel, I have to talk to people who know things. And what keeps me in suspense is that I am a crime aficionado.