What I learned is that it's arrogant to be certain of anything. The world is a complex place and only idiots or assholes think they know it all.

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.

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

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

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

Expect nothing and life will be velvet.

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